Testimonials

Jini Patel Thompson welcomes feedback from customers about how they are using natural remedies and treatments for their gastrointestinal and other conditions, including what they thought of her book(s), which therapies and/or supplements were particularly helpful, and anything that she can share with others who may be dealing with a similar issue like a colon or bowel syndrome.

We are thrilled and gratified to have received many genuine testimonials from our clients over the years, and we would like to share some with you. If you too would like to take the time to share your story, comments, criticisms, or successes, we are always happy to learn from you so that others may too!

A Note About Success Stories: We do not list people's full names or city for privacy reasons – bowel and colon conditions are very personal, and people may be discriminated against (for example at work). These results are for informational purposes only - we're sharing them with you so you can see the potential of these treatment protocols. We are not making guarantees or promises that you will be able to achieve the same level of success we have. We're only trying to help you understand what may be possible if you use Jini’s natural remedies and treatments just as she describes.

I have better health now, then before I got the disease! Basically I’m calling because when I read this book I was in bed and I weighed about 129 pounds. And I had lost 45 pounds leading up to that and was just so weak and couldn’t move. I kind of felt like my entire life was going to be about that...

"I have better health now, then before I got the disease! Basically I’m calling because when I read this book I was in bed and I weighed about 129 pounds. And I had lost 45 pounds leading up to that and was just so weak and couldn’t move. I kind of felt like my entire life was going to be about that. And I knew that there were some answers out there, if I could just find them, that would help me get back on my feet. I had resisted taking Prednisone for a very long time and had gotten just so sick that it was starting to compromise greatly the quality of my life. My wife was pregnant. It was just not a good time for me not to be a hundred percent. I don’t think there ever is a good time not to be a hundred percent. But - so, you know - Jini’s book was like a friend.

And as I stopped there… and laid there - I should say - and read this book, it gave me not only comfort and strength to feel that I could get through this, it gave me knowledge and it gave me tools. Some of the simple things I did immediately and it truly helped me to get out of that bed.

And it helped me mentally because so much of this dis-ease, as she calls it and others call it, is mental. Now I know a lot of people might have a hard time with that but I know from dealing with this for six years and now being back to the weight that I was, having better health than I had before I got the disease, that getting yourself in check mentally is something that she really emphasizes. As well as supplements, as well as nutrition.

And this idea that one size doesn’t fit all. And that’s what western medicine wants to do. Western medicine wants to give you something to deal with the symptoms. But really it’s about going inside. And Jini’s book and her teachings literally guide you through that, give you lots and lots of choices because it is an individual experience. One thing does not fit all.

As a result of me reading her books and re-reading her books and giving her books to people that come to me - I just can’t tell you how much comfort and how much knowledge that I have gained from her. And now I seem to be a little bit of a magnet for people going through this, or who have just been diagnosed. And it brings me nothing but joy to kind of spread the knowledge and to point them in her direction.

To this day - I signed up for all these chat rooms and all these things when I was first diagnosed. And I have systematically gotten rid of it all. I, you know - I no longer search the internet for quick-fixes like I did in those early months. There is no quick fix. It’s a personal journey.

And Jini Patel Thompson is the person to take you on that journey. And I so appreciate her and I so appreciate her teachings. And, you know, I’ve been inspired by her and it’s my pleasure to give this testimonial. I wish I could give my phone number out to people to call me because I care that much and I know she does. So that’s it. Good luck."

My colon has been in remission for six years now. I was diagnosed with a colon lesion in 2002, after a whole year of being in so much pain. They couldn't see what was wrong with me because I was pregnant at the time. So when my daughter was two months old I had my colonoscopy and they found out that I did have Crohn's ulceration in my ileum...

"My colon has been in remission for six years now. I was diagnosed with a colon lesion in 2002, after a whole year of being in so much pain. They couldn't see what was wrong with me because I was pregnant at the time. So when my daughter was two months old I had my colonoscopy and they found out that I did have Crohn's ulceration in my ileum.

It was the early stages but they said I had to go on steroids, and I said 'no' because I want to breastfeed - and I wanted to check the alternatives. I ran into Jini's web site with my mom's help and read her testimonials. I bought Listen To Your Gut and bought The IBD Remission Diet, loved the books, did the six week elemental diet. And took Jini's book advice and took supplements, probiotics, and even chatted with Jini online to check if what I was doing was right. And my colon has been in remission ever since.

It's a great site, it's a great book. She knows what's she's saying. It worked for me, so I hope it works for you guys too."

They haven't found any Crohn's. Jini & the team have certainly put in a huge amount of effort to produce the books. Finally somewhere to get information that doctors couldn't (but should) provide...

"They haven't found any Crohn's. Jini & the team have certainly put in a huge amount of effort to produce the books. Finally somewhere to get information that doctors couldn't (but should) provide. My attitude towards my own health has already changed. Knowing that there is hope of leading a normal life where I am in control and not the Crohn's. Diet, positive thinking and visualization has made a huge difference on my general well being. I was diagnosed with Crohn's at age 16 and have now had it for 14 years. I have had 3 bowel resections, the first due to the Crohn's, the second was a stricture and the third was a twisted bowel when I was pregnant with my first child.

I am now drug free and follow a (not so strict) Low Fructose diet, which has made a world of difference. I am now at the stage where my symptoms are more of a severe irritable bowel (so the doctors diagnose) as they haven't found any Crohn's since I was first sick."

I've recommended your book to many, many people. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis probably two, two and half years ago and was put on drugs and all kinds of things that worked a little bit but were very - had horrible side effects...

"I've recommended your book to many, many people. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis probably two, two and half years ago and was put on drugs and all kinds of things that worked a little bit but were very - had horrible side effects. And as soon as I went off them the colitis seemed to all come back.

After reading the material from Listen To Your Gut and following the suggestions in the book, I have had no recurrences whatsoever. Absolutely just normal functions and it's just remarkable! I've recommended the book to many, many people and cannot recommend it too highly."

My son is graduating from College tomorrow! Our family is indebted to you that much and more. You are definitely one of my very favorite people in the whole world. Why? Well our youngest son, J., was diagnosed as having ulcerative colitis when he was 18...

"My son is graduating from College tomorrow! Our family is indebted to you that much and more. You are definitely one of my very favorite people in the whole world. Why? Well our youngest son, J., was diagnosed as having ulcerative colitis when he was 18. We never did get enthused with the typical drug treatments prescribed (I was always a bit skeptical of traditional medicine) mostly because they made him feel worse. We tried some of the same "cures" you tried for your problems such as Elaine Gottschall's recipes complete with almond flour from CA. My wife spent many hours baking for him, but eventually he said the almond flour was not agreeing with him. I told him we still had a couple of other options. One was the fruit and vegetable diet that David Klein had used to cure himself and the other was the IBD Remission Diet from your book of the same title.

We decided to start out with your shakes in the fall of 2006. I was not sure he would find them an acceptable substitute for his regular diet but he was not feeling too good and was anxious to try something. We added flax seed oil to the shakes and he found them quite agreeable and for a few months they were about all the nutrition he took in. He immediately commented that he had more energy (he really had not been taking in enough calories). In January of this year he had another complete examination of his digestive system at a different clinic and the doctor said he was 95% confident that he had no inflammatory bowel disease (no ulcerative colitis, Crohn's, or celiac disease). I was happy to hear that but not too surprised. J was also happy but also puzzled as to what had caused his discomfort and some other symptoms. I pointed out your thinking on bowel problems being on a long gradual spectrum from minor distress such as IBS to severe crohn's. His problems could have had any of a number of origins or combinations of origins - allergies, candidiasis (he had never eaten a good diet from my point of view - as a baby he shunned vegetables and lived on milk and peach cobbler), and lack of exercise - I made the mistake of getting him a computer when he was about 5 and his favorite pastime is gaming.

J is graduating from college tomorrow - major in finance. I would hate to go so far as to say it is good that you had bowel problems because otherwise you would have not done the extensive investigative work you did, would not have written your great books and not created the shakes that helped prepare J for that second favorable diagnosis. But, since you did have your problems you did do the investigative work, wrote the great books, and created the great shakes, and J and I and my wife and the rest of our family will always be indebted to you - thanks much!!!!"

I'm vibrant, healthy, went back to school and started my own business! Listen To Your Gut covers the full spectrum and really it worked for me. I went from feeling like one of the living dead with Crohn's Disease to being vibrant and healthy and ready to embark on new adventures...

"I'm vibrant, healthy, went back to school and started my own business! What attracted me to Listen To Your Gut is the fact that it's multi-faceted. We aren't one-dimensional creatures and so I felt strongly that a program that had a good chance of working couldn't just be about diet, or just about supplements. Or just about emotional healing, or any other single factor.

Listen To Your Gut covers the full spectrum and really it worked for me. I went from feeling like one of the living dead with Crohn's Disease to being vibrant and healthy and ready to embark on new adventures. Like going back to school and even starting my own business. I highly recommend the investment in Listen To Your Gut. I don't think anybody who wholeheartedly implements the recommendations will regret it."

I am like a normal, healthy person again. I come from Slovakia and my problems started 7 years ago after stressful period of my life. At the beginning I had only mild inflammation, and after colonoscopy was diagnosed with proctitis...

"I am like a normal, healthy person again. I come from Slovakia and my problems started 7 years ago after stressful period of my life. At the beginning I had only mild inflammation, and after colonoscopy was diagnosed with proctitis. I received medicaments and hoped it will go away. I new nothing about my disease but by the time I realized the medicine is only to suppress the symptoms and not for treatment! After several flare ups the things got worse and I was unable to bare the situation both mentally and physically. The doctors were not very helpful, just increased the dosage of medicaments. So I started to experiment myself. After intensive search on the net I ordered a book from Elaine Gotschall and started with SCD. First time after 5 years I could really see the improvement and was very optimistic. My condition improved a lot but after 6 months on the diet I realized it does not get further. As I had problems with constipation, my stools were often bloody. Than I ordered Jini's Listen To Your Gut book and started taking vitamin C, Omega-3, Mucosal Heal and probiotics. This book is full of useful information one can find nowhere else, I have to admit I did not expect such a complete healing program. After couple of weeks I lost all the symptoms and slowly started with less strict diet according to the book. Since last November I am like normal healthy person again, just have to be careful with the food as my gut is very sensitive for bad things. I am still taking vitamin C, Omega-3 and probiotics, and I am really happy to be healthy again thanks Elaine's and Jini's books. What I find as most important is the fact that in the case the symptoms reappear I know exactly what to do."

If you are seriously are looking to heal yourself, order Jini's book. I was very sick and diagnosed with 80% ulcerative colitis in December 2006...

"If you are seriously are looking to heal yourself, order Jini's book. I was very sick and diagnosed with 80% ulcerative colitis in December 2006. I found Jini Patel through the American Colitis and Crohn's Society as she was on the recommended reading list. And I looked into her web site and bought her book almost right away.

I started implementing her advice thoroughly and in three months there was a huge improvement in my situation. In six months I was almost symptom-free, and now a little over one year, I am practically totally healed and can eat almost anything I want. If you're seriously are looking to heal yourself get in touch with Jini and order her book. You truly won't be sorry."

"Thank you thank you Jini Hello! My difficult GI symptoms such as chronic alternating constipation/soft stools and excess flatus & pain resolved 90-95% after a 6 day "fast" with protein shakes & fruit juices. Followed by several days of slowing advancing foods with known tolerance such as rice & cooked carrots. I remain under treatment with Canasa suppositories for ulcerative colitis....still need the medicine, but the diet along with certainly helped! Thank you thank you Jini.

I am a family nurse practitioner in a major multi-specialty clinic. Only concerns are the need for controlled studies to evaluate the excellent responses many of us have had. I have no doubt that bowel rest with easily digested nutrition is critical to allow healing from many aliments including colitis & diverticulitis. Additionally we brand too many symptoms as IBS. However, without controlled scientific studies to back up our claims (especially claims about supplements) we cannot regularly recommend such to our patients....conventional medicine is "evidence based" for many good reasons. I believe conventional medicine is also critical for proper care....hopefully, over time we can all work together more. Best of luck & thank you for your guidance."

It's not just my intestines that have improved, my whole life is better! I am very appreciative for the information I got from Listen To Your Gut because I had an ongoing problem that just spontaneously popped up in middle age.

"It's not just my intestines that have improved, my whole life is better! I am very appreciative for the information I got from Listen To Your Gut because I had an ongoing problem that just spontaneously popped up in middle age. And I think it was an antibiotic-related beginning. I was told - of course I had all the tests and I took medicine and so forth - but I was told that this was just something that I would have to control with medication and so forth.

This was not acceptable and I am very thankful for the help I got from Listen To Your Gut. It has helped me get everything under control. I actually eat better and everything else now anyway, so it's not just the intestinal problem that has been improved, but I think probably my whole life is better because of it. And I do appreciate the fact that there was someone who was willing to invest this much time in figuring out what was really wrong in solving her problem. I admire that and I'm very appreciative for the help I got from following her guidelines. Thank you very much."

"Your books literally saved me! Jini, I can't thank you enough for writing Listen To Your Gut and The IBD Remission Diet. It literally saved me! I wasn't to the extreme with the ulcerative colitis but resented taking drugs to control the bleeding. The drugs exaggerated the symptoms, not cured them. I've recommended your books to many people who didn't have one of the chronic conditions but knew someone who did. Keep up the good work and please know that you have made me very pleased to have found your published works. And, my husband thanks you. Now that we are "retired" we're able to travel again and enjoy our photography hobby. Of course, I always take my Absorb Plus, Udo's Oil, Natren, EmergenC, vitamins, etc., wherever we go to maintain my health. Blessings to you and your family."

A lot of my patients have really benefited. Jini Patel Thompson has truly helped me to just open my eyes to other things that are out there...

"A lot of my patients have really benefited. Jini Patel Thompson has truly helped me to just open my eyes to other things that are out there, because as a dietician I was not trained to deal with Crohn's and colitis, as extensively as I would have benefited from. She really provides things that are realistic, that a lot of my patients have really benefited from, as well as I have. So thank you very much Jini. You have done so much for me and all of my patients here at University of Chicago. Thank you."

I have had no symptoms for a year and a half and feel I am cured. I want to thank you for all your help, and the book of course is a great resource..

"I have had no symptoms for a year and a half and feel I am cured. I want to thank you for all your help, and the book of course is a great resource. I basically followed your plan, with the oregano oil and the probiotics. It was a real hassle to try and get them (probiotics) in the first few months but finally convinced the local health store in the mall to carry Natren and it has been great! I believe that taking the Natren was the turning point for me and although lately I've been having some pelvic discomfort, I have had no symptoms (diarrhea, bleeding..) for about a year and a half...I very rarely use the suppositories, once every few months, if that, and feel like I am cured! I have also told a lot of people about your book and the probiotics...I still take the probiotics at night and L-glutamine 1 tsp. a day."

Thanks to your books, my daughter has weaned off all her drugs and has been in remission for a year and a half...

"In remission for a year and a half. I really started reading your books for my daughter. I'm 63 years old but my daughter's 35 years old. She started Crohn's when she was 21. She went in remission for a while and she fell sick again about two years ago. She lost a lot of weight and she was very ill. She was living in Montreal. She came home and I ordered this book The IBD remission Diet. And she had girlfriend who had Listen To Your Gut so we put both of them together because I had lent out the Listen To Your Gut to somebody and I never got it back. So we put them both together and we started reading and making the shakes that it says in there and reading all the tips so far.

A few weeks I started making all the broth and I started making the shakes. And doing all the stuff that you were saying in the book. And she started losing weight we got - kind of got worried for a while and she must have went down to about 95 pounds. And she didn't look very well. But then after being on this diet for, I would say approximately two to three months, then we started introducing her different foods that's on your reintroduction chart there - Phase One, Phase Two... And we started introducing some of those foods and she got better. And now she is - she works for an airline as a stewardess and she has it pretty well under control.

She was taking (salofalk) and prednisone in the beginning and she - after a couple of months she weaned off of that and now she takes nothing. No medication whatsoever. She watches her diet and she has been in remission ever since, so it's been a year in a half that she's been in remission. And she has no problems whatsoever, but we keep this book and we keep all that information on hand all the time. And I want to thank you very much for all of your information."

Your elemental diet was amazing. My apologies for not being as outspoken as others with the benefits of your books and Absorb Plus....but I've done your 6 weeks, and a 2 week elemental diet which was amazing...

"Your elemental diet was amazing. My apologies for not being as outspoken as others with the benefits of your books and Absorb Plus....but I've done your 6 weeks, and a 2 week elemental diet which was amazing. I've also got your 2 books, Listen To Your Gut and The IBD Remission Diet. They are great books, and I have in 2 occasions already lent out my books to others. Good luck to your work....you are an awesome woman."

My 11-yr-old daughter has a completely happy, drug-free, pain-free life. My daughter was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in July, widespread and in her stomach...

"My 11-yr-old daughter has a completely happy, drug-free, pain-free life. My daughter was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in July, widespread and in her stomach. And she had a course of steroids. The enteric coated ones which she did not do too badly on, but she was losing weight so the she was started on steroids at 50 milligrams and she went downhill from that stage really. When she went from 50 to 40 mg, she had an extreme pain and the gastroenterologist simply couldn't get her off the steroids. It was back up to 50 again. It was excruciating pain. She said she envied people who could stretch out in bed - and she's only 11 years old.

I came across Jini's book on the foundation - the Crohn's Colitis Foundation in Australia and I sent away for a copy. And I also sent away for a sample of the shakes and some of the additives. And it arrived amazingly about five days later. And I didn't think anything of it because I thought the steroids would work but it got worse and worse. And the gastroenterologist wanted me to start her on Imuran. But I said to him, I just wanted to give her the chance to not go on drugs for - his idea was to put her on for something like 10 years and then he was lining her up for Infliximab. Which I didn't like the sound of, because it's so new.

Anyway he - she was in such terrible pain and she had such a bad day that she wasn't eating anyway, so I mixed up one of the shakes and said drink this anyway. And we kept going with the shakes, maybe she had I think three that day and then a couple the next day and the third day we had an appointment with him anyway where we would decide whether to put her on Imuran. And she - that morning I found her stretched out in bed and she said to him 'I'm on a liquid diet and the pain's gone'.

And he said he was skeptical that anything could work that fast and did the book say that it did and I said well it actually says you're more likely to get a bit worse the three days. I was skeptical too and he said maybe a blockage had passed through. Well maybe that was the case, but the pains got fewer and fewer as time went on. He said he would now support the diet. He didn't like some of the - he didn't like the idea that there wasn't any iron and fat in it. I had to point out that you added those yourself and that it was flax oil and he was a bit happier about that.

And the pains got fewer and fewer and the right side pain where she had the narrowing of the bowl. The stricture, which showed in the MRI, that was more stubborn, but she kept up with it for six, almost seven weeks. And that gradually went away. And when she pressed on it, it stopped hurting altogether. And she's leading a completely happy, drug free, and pain free life.

I was going to record - I was going to write a testimonial when the time was right because I was just - I was waiting for a year or so to pass by. But I think - I have hope that she's got a brighter future now because I didn't see that future in his eyes after he did the scope. And she's on the probiotics, the Natren probiotics and I've also got some VSL and I'm just seeing which ones she responds better to. She's taken them both well and so we are just looking to the future really.

Anyway, it's not a scam and my husband said it's not a lot of stuff in the Diet but that is because the - Listen To Your Gut book is more wide ranging. I've got them both and I did my own research and I've found that it pretty much tallied with what I found out. It's sensible and it doesn't make grandiose claims and I trusted it. And I was right to. Anyway, thank you."

Our son has grown 6 inches and went from 78 lbs. to 106 lbs. We already have Listen To Your Gut and we use the advice. S. was diagnosed two years ago and we have treated him naturally, as best we could, ever since...

"Our son has grown 6 inches and went from 78 lbs. to 106 lbs. We already have Listen To Your Gut and we use the advice. S. was diagnosed two years ago and we have treated him naturally, as best we could, ever since. The year he was diagnosed he was 10 years old and he went from 90 lbs. down to 78 lbs. and he did not grow at all that year. We used your advice on the oregano and changed his diet.Since then he has grown 6 inches and went from 78 lbs. to 106 lbs. He has had one setback this past January; he was in the hospital for six days because of a rectal abscess. They also wanted to cut out a section of his intestine, which we did not allow to happen. So far he has done well. We would certainly recommend Listen To Your Gut to anyone who is willing to participate in their on healing. Thank you."

My clients have been very pleased with Jini's work. I'm a health care practitioner and I live in Delta BC, Canada. And I have over the past year passed on Jini's name for some of my clients that needed more assistance in regard to problems they were having with their digestive system...

"My clients have been very pleased with Jini's work. I'm a health care practitioner and I live in Delta BC, Canada. And I have over the past year passed on Jini's name for some of my clients that needed more assistance in regard to problems they were having with their digestive system. And I'm happy to report that the people have been very pleased with her work and I will continue to forward her name to other clients.

I am really pleased that she is helping people to become more responsible for their own health and give them the kind of support that is so necessary when they're going through these types of problems in your - with your health issues. So thank you for this opportunity."

I truly feel that your information saved her life. I have purchased Listen To Your Gut and The IBD Remission Diet and I am forever grateful for the emails!...

"I truly feel that your information saved her life. I have purchased Listen To Your Gut and The IBD Remission Diet and I am forever grateful for the emails! My daughter was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease a few years ago after a long process of tests by many kinds of doctors . . . over several years. She was very ill by the time she was FINALLY properly diagnosed. After a terrible scare with Remicade I searched the internet for other solutions and found you!

We have tried many of the suggestions in your book and carry it around for easy reference all the time. Recently she experienced another blockage and we decided to try your natural methods at home (no hospital) using no pain meds or prednisone . . . just Absorb Plus, colonic massage, tea, water . . . she made it through after five days! Yeah!!! She is still using Pentasa and Mercaptopurine. We are shooting for no drugs. Soon I hope.

As a parent I know you understand the love you have for child and the pain you experience when they are so ill. I truly feel that your information saved her life. I can't thank you enough! She is now 22 about to graduate from college in December and planning to be married soon! Just not too long ago we thought those things weren't possible. I forward your website to people all the time!

p.s. - your staff is wonderful. Always helpful, very responsive! I am grateful for them too!"

I tell a lot of my patients about your books. I wanted to let you know that your website and Holistic Health Shoppe, along with your books have been SO helpful to me...

"I tell a lot of my patients about your books. I wanted to let you know that your website and Holistic Health Shoppe, along with your books have been SO helpful to me. I am a Dietitian at the University XX (changed to protect identity) Medical Center. I see a lot of patients with IBD, along with IBS since I am a GI Dietitian, working in an outpatient clinic. Many of my docs are not into any sort of complementary or alternative medicine, due to the fact they don't know anything about them! I want to take a minute to THANK YOU for your hard work. I reference your website and tell a lot of my patients about your books too. I was part of the teleseminar with Natasha Trenev, and am excited to say...we may be doing a probiotic study on IBD patients in the near future...

Listen To Your Gut and the forum was helpful. Just wanted to let you know that Listen To Your Gut and the forum was helpful to me all over again in the last couple of weeks. My Mum took antibiotics for an infected tick bite a few weeks ago and subsequently started having GI symptoms, which ended up being diagnosed as a severe c-diff. infection...

"Listen To Your Gut and the forum was helpful. Just wanted to let you know that Listen To Your Gut and the forum was helpful to me all over again in the last couple of weeks. My Mum took antibiotics for an infected tick bite a few weeks ago and subsequently started having GI symptoms, which ended up being diagnosed as a severe c-diff. infection. She more or less denied that anything was wrong with her until she was in pretty bad shape and ended up having to spend a week in the hospital.

Anyway, that was quite a stressful experience, as you can imagine - I'm pretty close to my Mum. I have to tell you, though, I was really grateful for Listen To Your Gut and the forum, particularly the discussion threads that dealt with c-diff. They, and my own experience, really allowed me to be helpful in a way I couldn't have otherwise

She opted for the standard treatments but has agreed to follow Phases 2 and 3 of your Wild Oregano Protocol when she finishes up on the Vancomycin and Flagyl. It's interesting how knowledge spreads. My father borrowed When the Body Says No while my mother was in the hospital and started reading Listen To Your Gut, as well. He's really very interested in both....he "gets" it.

Well, mainly this note is just to tell you thank you. I'm sure your work touches a lot of people every day; but it's always nice to hear back when you've helped."

I have wonderful results to report from reading Jini's book!! I started looking up sites for colitis and found the American Colitis/Crohns society which listed Jini's book as recommended reading on their sight. It seemed that Jini's book was the only book on the list that gave me hope...

"I have wonderful results to report from reading Jini's book!! I was diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis (80%) in Late Dec 06. I was given Salofalk and told to return to work and not really change anything in my diet by the Doctor who gave me the Colonoscopy and my GP agreed with him. The Gastroenterologist was a bit more knowledgeable in diet in that he advised me to limit my intake of foods that bothered me.

I started looking up sites for colitis and found the American Colitis/Crohns society which listed Jini's book as recommended reading on their sight. It seemed that Jini's book was the only book on the list that gave me hope and a cure so I bought it right away in late Dec 06 and started to implement all the recommendations for ulcerative colitis.

I purchased the Natren probiotics, L Glutamine, George's aloe vera juice and started taking them in the proper order and sequence first thing in the morning as well, I changed my diet to what was recommended. I also started doing EFT, cranial sacral therapy and some energy work and going on Jini's forum for advice.

The only thing I did not implement properly was taking the wild oregano protocol due to my own discipline problems which I am sure I would have benefited from If I did it properly....( I am not perfect). I also stopped work in March 07 in order to recuperate as I was constantly sick and currently I am still on leave which has helped me greatly in my healing.

It is August 07, only 7 months since the severe diagnosis given to me, and my bowels have started working again on their own, my bleeding has almost completely stopped, weight gain is good and my overall strength is returning. I went to see my GP last week and he was very impressed with my condition. My gastroenterologist as well as another M.D. specialist I am seeing believes that I am very close to being over the colitis !!

I believe that my healing was due to Jini's book and really think Jini is doing such incredible good for so may people who are suffering from digestive problems and offers a bright light for the road to recovery and healing.

Another Example:

I spoke to a relative recently who had been suffering / diagnosed with massive reflux 6 months ago and was taking 2 types of medications with no relief in sight and was quite distressed by the whole situation.

I offered him Jini's recommendations for supplements, diet, and EFT, which he implemented right away. He decided also to stop the medications. In a matter of only 2 weeks, his situation has improved greatly and he is now looking forward to his summer !!Can I say more ?? !!!

One major thing I have learned, is that if you want to heal it is in your power to make the changes with the right advice and information, but you have to want it. Thank you for the wonderful work you all do that gave me hope where otherwise there was none, and has allowed me to start healing and quickly progress. I tell everyone about Jini's book!"

This program helped me a lot to change my life and heal myself. Two years ago I bought Jini Patel Thompson's book/program, LISTEN TO YOUR GUT, and this program was and is a big inspiration, in taking control of my sickness, not being a victim, but helping myself and my body to heal...

""This program helped me a lot to change my life and heal myself. Two years ago I bought Jini Patel Thompson's book/program, LISTEN TO YOUR GUT, and this program helped me a lot to change my life and heal myself. This program was and is a big inspiration, in taking control of my sickness, not being a victim, but helping myself and my body to heal. The result of this program was that I weaned off my Immuran. I have been eating fairly normal now for the last 1.5 years (still careful with milk products and try to eat as natural as possible). My hair and skin look very healthy again, I follow salsa lessons and sport every week. And I made a mindset: I am in charge now, I am more fine tuned with my body. Of course I talk with my doctor, but not to ask him how I am, I tell him how I am! And that's nice....I hope I told this clearly, I could go on and on."

Doing without medication after 10 years of constant use was a scary prospect and it helped a lot to have your program! Over the 10 years I have had IBD the flare-ups were very debilitating. By changing my lifestyle and diet I have improved significantly...

"Doing without medication after 10 years of constant use was a scary prospect and it helped a lot to have your program! Over the 10 years I have had IBD the flare-ups were very debilitating. By changing my lifestyle and diet I have improved significantly. The original thought of doing without medication after almost 10 years of constantly taking drugs was a scary prospect, and it has helped me a lot to have your book/program. So far I have been pleased and hope to continue as I have been. My last flare-up was short (3 months or so) and I did not lose any weight. I was able to still go to the gym (although not as frequently). A far cry from 5 years ago when I had to take two naps a day, lost 25 pounds and took 9 to 12 months from first symptom to resumption of "normal" activity levels."

I have never felt better. Thank you for your program which has changed my life and got me back to the way I used to be!...

"I have never felt better. Thank you for your program which has changed my life and got me back to the way I used to be! I have never felt better, and I just find it hard to believe I even have UC. I refuse to have another colonoscopy either. I want to THANK YOU for giving me HOPE and especially for your program which has changed my life and got me back to the way I used to be. I can't thank you enough. You are the kind of person they talk about when they say there are angels on this earth among us. Forever grateful."

I have never felt better. Thank you for your program which has changed my life and got me back to the way I used to be!...

"I have never felt better. Thank you for your program which has changed my life and got me back to the way I used to be! I have never felt better, and I just find it hard to believe I even have UC. I refuse to have another colonoscopy either. I want to THANK YOU for giving me HOPE and especially for your program which has changed my life and got me back to the way I used to be. I can't thank you enough. You are the kind of person they talk about when they say there are angels on this earth among us. Forever grateful."

I feel great and am not experiencing any symptoms. At particularly stressful times, such as exams, my symptoms can return but I'm learning how to cope with that...

"I feel great and am not experiencing any symptoms. At particularly stressful times, such as exams, my symptoms can return but I'm learning how to cope with that. I'd like to thank Jini for helping me realise that in order to feel better I had to change not only my diet but also my lifestyle and the way I thought of my IBS. Positive thinking really does help! Thanks again Jini."

I have put on weight and feel better than I have in years! Jini's program 'Listen to Your Gut' helped me a great deal...

"I have put on weight and feel better than I have in years! Jini's program 'Listen to Your Gut' helped me a great deal. I have put on weight and feel better than I have in years. This better feeling is also a cleaner one because I am weaning myself off the drugs as I continue on the shake diet. There has been a sea change in my stomach since four weeks ago when I was on the verge of another flare. What I am most grateful for is knowing that there is another avenue to maintain health and stem flares rather than steroids."

Your program is the primary reason my UC is in remission and I am also feeling the best I have ever felt! That is due to following many of your tips on diet...

"Your program is the primary reason my UC is in remission and I am also feeling the best I have ever felt! That is due to following many of your tips on diet. One significant change I made as per your book was to eliminate vinegar from my diet. Unbelievable! Everyone who has Crohn's or UC will have a food that is a flash point - mine I believe was vinegar. I also followed many of the other steps. Great book/program - I refer to it often. I also recently finished 5 months of acupuncture. 3 days a week, 40 minute sessions. Never felt better!"

My doctor had never seen anyone getting better from Crohn’s and he was very surprised! I followed many of your diets, and after just a few months I began feeling better...

"My doctor had never seen anyone getting better from Crohn’s and he was very surprised! I followed many of your diets, and after just a few months I began feeling better. A year later I went for another Colonoscopy, and the doctor could not find anything wrong with my small intestine. My illness really took away my energy, and I could not do the activities I loved. But now I am my old self and enjoy running, skiing etc. I don't get tired, i don't start to hyperventilate, and I do not have the "plug" in my ear when I get tired anymore. I hope you are feeling well too, and once again thank you!"

My diarrhea of ten years stopped within three weeks! I did just one thing suggested in Listen To Your Gut...

"My diarrhea of ten years stopped within three weeks! I did just one thing suggested in Listen To Your Gut and my diarrhea of ten years stopped within three weeks. I would recommend this program to anyone with these diseases."

I’ve greatly reduced my medication and am feeling better! I have found the program (Listen to Your Gut) VERY helpful. By following some of the advice, and listening to MY gut...

"I’ve greatly reduced my medication and am feeling better! I have found the program (Listen to Your Gut) VERY helpful. By following some of the advice, and listening to MY gut, I have greatly reduced the medication I had been taking and feeling better. I recommended the book to my doctor, but … he recommended more drugs."

I’ve gave my copy to my friend and ordered another one! I first ordered Listen To Your Gut and loved it--particularly the range of subjects covered and the common situations the author and I had experienced...

"I’ve gave my copy to my friend and ordered another one! I first ordered Listen To Your Gut and loved it--particularly the range of subjects covered and the common situations the author and I had experienced. I loaned it to a friend who has a nephew with Crohn's-- hoping it would help him, too. But I am ordering it again because I'd like to have my own copy here for review and reference. Thanks for a very helpful book."

I was told I would need to take pills for the rest of my life and now I take none! The initial diet was quite strict however...

"I was told I would need to take pills for the rest of my life and now I take none! The initial diet was quite strict however, I now have quite a regular, normal diet and consume small portions of alcohol. Obviously this is a fantastic situation from the prospect of being told I would need to take pills for the rest of my life to where I take none. Many thanks for the advice in your manual."

A recent trip to the GI doctor showed no signs of Crohn’s Disease! I looked up at the I.V. stand containing the steroid and antibiotic bags and down at the food cart at my pork and jello dinner...

"A recent trip to the GI doctor showed no signs of Crohn’s Disease! I looked up at the I.V. stand containing the steroid and antibiotic bags and down at the food cart at my pork and jello dinner and determined that the medical establishment doesn't know a whole lot about preventative care. So when I got home I got on the internet and found your program. I read it and immediately eliminated many foods from my diet and started on the recommended supplements. A recent trip to the G.I. doctor showed no signs of the disease. So far so good. Thank you for writing "Listen To Your Gut". It has been an inspiration to me throughout my healing from Crohn's."

Within 3 weeks the pain is gone, burning has eased, nausea subsided and the dreadful diarrhea is gone! Just wanted to pass on to you my thank you's for your program and the help I received from it...

"Within 3 weeks the pain is gone, burning has eased, nausea subsided and the dreadful diarrhea is gone! Just wanted to pass on to you my thank you's for your program and the help I received from it. It is by far the best manual I have read for my symptoms of IBS, Diverticulitis, and Lactose Intolerance. I followed many of your suggestions and within 3 weeks the pain is gone, the burning has eased, the nausea has subsided and the dreadful diarrhea has stopped!! Keep up the good work!"

I’ve gained weight, my cramping has just about completely subsided and my stools are formed and normal! Your program was extremely helpful and supportive when others (including my doctor) could not be...

"I’ve gained weight, my cramping has just about completely subsided and my stools are formed and normal! Your program was extremely helpful and supportive when others (including my doctor) could not be. The more I talk about IBD the more I realize that so many folks have to deal with it. At this point I am doing well. I am off Entocort and am up to 123lbs. My cramping has just about completely subsided and my stools are formed and occur about 2 to 3 times/day. Thanks again!"

I have had Crohn's Disease for four years now and the prescription drugs have done nothing to help the up and down cycles of the disease. Jini's book 'Listen to Your Gut' helped me a great deal...

"I have had Crohn's Disease for four years now and the prescription drugs have done nothing to help the up and down cycles of the disease. Jini's book 'Listen to Your Gut' helped me a great deal and through that I learned of the IBD Remission Diet which lead me to the Absorb Shakes. Having been on the Shakes for 4 weeks now, I have put on weight and feel better than I have in years. This better feeling is also a cleaner one because I am weaning myself off the drugs as I continue on the shake diet. There has been a sea change in my stomach since four weeks ago when I was on the verge of another flare. The taste is outstanding and when mixing up the day with broth and jello, there is a slight reluctance to return to regular food. What I am most grateful for is knowing that there is another avenue to maintain health and stem flares rather than steroids. This is a product I will continue to use for life."

"I've had two serious bouts of "don't really know what it is or what's causing it"; more blood tests than I care to think about and two "nothing conclusive" colonoscopies (the first in 1997 and the second in 2003). My GP thought possibly IBS but not all of the symptoms and my GI thought possibly colitis but the tests are not conclusive. So actually there was nothing wrong with me except that I couldn't eat, maintain and/or metabolize food.

You wouldn't know it by my size but eating is one of my most favorite things to do. It's a hobby... l love good food and I'm fortunately blessed with very good metabolism. However, if I ate I couldn't leave the house and if I left the house, like to go to work, I couldn't eat. Eating became a nightmare instead of a joy so I pretty much gave it up. With this last episode I lost over 20 pounds in less than three months which was pretty scary. I've been thin most of my 50+ years (5' 8" at approx. 115 pounds) but skinny and malnutrition are a whole different world.

Basically the treatment programs offered by my doctors were trial and error... let's try this, if it doesn't work we'll try something else and keep trying until we get it right and the symptoms subside. Now I know why a doctors business is called "medical practice"... what's the adage - practice makes improvement... wish they'd finish practicing before hanging out a shingle.

I'd been hearing about probiotics for several years and since nothing the doctors were currently doing seemed to be helping much (some things made me worse and not to mention the toxic side effects of pharmaceuticals) I decided it couldn't hurt to try. I discovered and ordered Jini's book Listen to Your Gut last September while on a web site ordering probiotics. I don't recall exactly but I think sometime after ordering the book Jini sent me some information about Absorb Plus and a sample. My initial response was... interesting, I'll have to look in to it.

I actually tried the sample and placed my first order because my Mom started losing weight for no particularly good reason and I thought this might help her. Helping Mom was the motivation but the bonus was taking the shakes myself. Mom is gaining weight and so am I. I've been having a shake almost every morning since January 2004. It took a while to break the 100 pound mark but I did and the gain has been gradual... 3 ½ months later I'm up to 111 pounds. YEAH... it's the small victories that mean the most!

My symptoms are no where near as serious as some that I have read about with Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis and my heart goes out to them. I am now not taking any drugs and I can eat anything I want whenever I want. I am convinced that with the daily combination of Absorb Plus and probiotics I am recovered and don't plan to make any changes from here on out.

My daughter had her check up with her Paediatrician yesterday he was amazed at her histology and also her Colonoscopy results. He actually took notes to see what I have been doing.

My daughter had her check up with her Paediatrician yesterday he was amazed at her histology and also her Colonoscopy results. He actually took notes to see what I have been doing. He was so sceptical in August but was astounded at how minimal her inflammation is and he is actually taking everything from your book seriously he has ordered a copy of listen to your gut and has asked me to give him a break down everything. I will keep shouting your name from the rooftops thank you so much!

I have read about half the book, "Listen To Your Gut". It is truly excellent.

I have read about half the book, "Listen To Your Gut". It is truly excellent. I am already doing a lot of things but it's going to take a while to implement everything. There are many things to consider, that's for sure.

I really appreciate there may be a solution for me through natural, healing approaches.

I first got introduced to Jini when I bought her book Listen to your Gut at my local health food store about six months ago.

I was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease two years ago. I became very frustrated with the medical profession.

I first got introduced to Jini when I bought her book Listen to your Gut at my local health food store about six months ago.

I was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease two years ago. I became very frustrated with the medical profession.

Now this by itself is unusual for me. I have had asthma since the age of two and hypothyroidism for the past 6 years. ( I'm 39 ) Both requiring daily medication and inhalers that I have no problem taking. I'm also a paediatrician - so yes, in general I love and respect the medical profession - I'm part of it!

I found that neither my family physician or my gastroenterologist understand or appreciate the complexity of my symptoms. Now I'm not only talking about the obvious GIT symptoms, but also the associated extreme tiredness, food intolerances etc. The solutions of having another scope, changing meds or increasing dosages of meds just did not work for me. The value of diet changes was not really acknowledge or appreciated. Yet I knew in my heart ( or perhaps in my gut?) that that was a big part of the solution for me and I went on a journey to find more info and help. I found that when I was unable to tolerate any other food I was able to tolerate some of the amino acid base infant/ paediatric formula I had at the office. All my sympathy for my patients on it - it tastes awful!

I implemented most of Jini's suggestions.I had to learn the hard way to take life easier, rest when I have and be kind to myself. I'm so glad that Jini includes the importance of this in her book as well. I now look back at the way my schedule use to look and think to myself - what was I thinking??!! I had to take a cut in income, but found ways to cut expenses as well. My physical health and emotional health is 100% worth it!! Praise the Lord!

I'm back on an elemental diet. I tried reintroducing food in my diet in Dec, but have a severe flare up. The good news is that I'm back in remission without using any meds, only the remission diet! And I feel great!

I have tried a lot of different types of elemental and semi elemental formulas. Absorb Plus is definitely one of the best tasting ones. I found it a bit sweet, but it's just perfect when mixing the chocolate or french vanilla flavour 50 - 50 with the unsweetened vanilla.

It's a great book for people healing from Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It's the only one I've found that stresses the holistic aspects of healing so strongly. (...) Probably the most significant aspect of the book is that it gives me hard evidence that it is possible to fully heal from a severe case of Crohn's disease without having to rely solely on the allopathic medical model.

It's a great book for people healing from Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It's the only one I've found that stresses the holistic aspects of healing so strongly. I'm taking the information contained in it, combining it with what I've learned from the GAPS approach (see: www.gaps.me), and fine tuning it with the help of my Naturopath, Doctor, Massage Therapist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine.

Information that is most helpful to me now are the warnings about Colonscopies, the Oil of Oregano protocol, her information on probiotics and her approach to healing fistulas. I used her guidelines for healing arthritis successfully as well as her approach to recovering from anemia.

GAPS gave me a way to steer clear of relying on Prednizone during flare-ups. Jini has helped me deal with the rest. Probably the most significant aspect of the book is that it gives me hard evidence that it is possible to fully heal from a severe case of Crohn's disease without having to rely solely on the allopathic medical model. I've seen what that does to people and it isn't my desired outcome.

I first got introduced to Jini when I bought her book Listen to your Gut at my local health food store about six months ago.

I was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease two years ago. I became very frustrated with the medical profession.

Now this by itself is unusual for me. I have had asthma since the age of two and hypothyroidism for the past 6 years. ( I'm 39 ) Both requiring daily medication and inhalers that I have no problem taking. I'm also a paediatrician - so yes, in general I love and respect the medical profession - I'm part of it!

I first got introduced to Jini when I bought her book Listen to your Gut at my local health food store about six months ago.

I was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease two years ago. I became very frustrated with the medical profession.

Now this by itself is unusual for me. I have had asthma since the age of two and hypothyroidism for the past 6 years. ( I'm 39 ) Both requiring daily medication and inhalers that I have no problem taking. I'm also a paediatrician - so yes, in general I love and respect the medical profession - I'm part of it!

I found that neither my family physician or my gastroenterologist understand or appreciate the complexity of my symptoms. Now I'm not only talking about the obvious GIT symptoms, but also the associated extreme tiredness, food intolerances etc. The solutions of having another scope, changing meds or increasing dosages of meds just did not work for me. The value of diet changes was not really acknowledge or appreciated. Yet I knew in my heart ( or perhaps in my gut?) that that was a big part of the solution for me and I went on a journey to find more info and help. I found that when I was unable to tolerate any other food I was able to tolerate some of the amino acid base infant/ paediatric formula I had at the office. All my sympathy for my patients on it - it taste awful!

I implemented most of Jini's suggestions.I had to learn the hard way to take life easier, rest when I have and be kind to myself. I'm so glad that Jini includes the importance of this in her book as well. I now look back at the way my schedule use to look and think to myself - what was I thinking??!! I had to take a cut in income, but found ways to cut expenses as well. My physical health and emotional health is 100% worth it!! Praise the Lord!

I'm back on an elemental diet. I tried reintroducing food in my diet in Dec, but have a severe flare up. The good news is that I'm back in remission without using any meds, only the remission diet! And I feel great!

I have tried a lot of different types of elemental and semi elemental formulas. Absorb Plus is definitely one of the best tasting ones. I found it a bit sweet, but it's just perfect when mixing the chocolate or french vanilla flavour 50 - 50 with the unsweetened vanilla. I do find the extra shipping fees to Canada a bit expensive. For this reason only I'm most likely going to continue with Alpha ENF and PMX.

Just telling it like it is. Jini and her team has helped me tremendously over the years from as far back as when I discovered and started applying the protocols from the original release of Listen to Your Gut.

Just telling it like it is. Jini and her team has helped me tremendously over the years from as far back as when I discovered and started applying the protocols from the original release of Listen to Your Gut. If I can point someone to Jini's resources and it helps their Quality of Life then it's a Win-Win-Win from my perspective. :) I firmly believe the wealth of knowledge that Jini has acquired and now shares with all of us via her books, web sites, LTYG Wellness Circle and now social media is largely responsible for the fact that I have been surgery free to date and except for the two brief hospital stays for partial obstructions and the time before I knew about her resources I've been drug free as well. So thankful to have Jini's tried and tested holistic health solutions to choose from over the sick care western medicine options.

I have been nothing but impressed with the work that Jini and her staff have put out. I have been dealing with chronic fatigue and abdominal symptoms my whole adult life.

I have been nothing but impressed with the work that Jini and her staff have put out. I have been dealing with chronic fatigue and abdominal symptoms my whole adult life. I am now 56. I have done tons of holistic treatments and therapies. Many have given me small improvements but I feel like I have been learning to manage my symptoms instead of curing them. The fist thing that got my attention in Jini's book as the maintenance diet. The list of foods to avoid were item for item the foods that I have found through my own trials not to eat. This gave me confidence in her IBS-IBD continuum theory and the incentive to try some of her suggestions. I was skeptical at first because I had tried probiotics before with little success and many thing I have tried just made me feel worse. Anything like oregano oil that I have tried has sent me into such a detox reaction that I could not function for days. I started the oregano oil at one drop per day. I was amazed that I could tolerate it at all and astounded when I had increased to the full 10 drops/5xs per day in two weeks. I was able to stay with it for a full month when I decided it was time to start the Natren probiotics. In three weeks I have been able to build up 2 teaspoons/ day and sometimes 3 of the Bifado Factor. I have not seen much change in my gut symptoms yet but would not be surprised f it takes a while given the length of time this has been going on. I am committed to taking my time and seeing this through. I am very grateful for the leads to these supplements and look forward to adding additional ones to my program as my body allows. I have been doing the healing codes as well which I found while exploring EFT. It has also been helpful in my process. Thanks again for the great advise. I will report in periodically as things progress.

I was hemmoraging really bad for 4 months and had no solid bowel movements and alot of cramping and stomach pain.

I stumbled across Jinis website and everything I read rang true to me. I ordered the books, ordered the shakes & supplements and began her protocol for severe symptoms.

A few weeks ago I was in a desperate situation.

I was hemmoraging really bad for 4 months and had no solid bowel movements and alot of cramping and stomach pain.

I stumbled across Jinis website and everything I read rang true to me. I ordered the books, ordered the shakes & supplements and began her protocol for severe symptoms.

I took the maximum dose of Mucosaheal (2 capsules, 3 times a day and 3 at bedtime).

I am now so close to remission. I have solid BM and very little to almost no blood. I am so relieved I don't have to go to the hospital again. It costs us $40,000 (my insurance won't cover anything related to my Ulcerative Colitis) and it was a horrible and stressful experience. They wanted to schedule surgery to remove my colon as soon as I got there.

I am so glad I have Jinis protocol to start, if I get into a flare up. I'm forever thankful to you & your team who is always there for me.

I've ordered my second bottle of Mucosaheal for maintenance and I am sharing it with a family member who has gastritis & an eroding mucosal lining.

I have diverticulitis and came down with a very severe case this past June. After multiple antibiotics that almost killed me, I was determined to figure out a better way to control this because my extreme sensitivity to antibiotics was leaving me no choice. I came across Jini Patel's "Listen to your Gut". (...) I finally feel like I have some control over this. I will never leave home without it in my purse! Jini - thank you so much for your book and information!!!

I have diverticulitis and came down with a very severe case this past June. After multiple antibiotics that almost killed me, I was determined to figure out a better way to control this because my extreme sensitivity to antibiotics was leaving me no choice. I came across Jini Patel's "Listen to your Gut". This put me on the path to finding Oil of Oregano (OoO). I had been taking the probiotics that Jini recommended - but only doing that. I felt well but last week within an hour, that changed when another severe diverticulosis attack hit. I knew I couldn't go to the doctors - no use to - they only know how to treat this with antibiotics and with 2 attacks so close in time, they would have me scheduled for surgery by the end of the week. So I opened Jini's book to see the other things she recommended. OoO was used hand in hand with the probiotics in her book. I had bought some last time but I had not ever taken it. I started with 1 pill - I react to everything so I was afraid of the reaction. Then within a few hours I started full dose for severe infection 2 pills 4-5 times per day. I felt like either I was going to get better with the OoO or I would be in the hospital anyway by the next day - so why not give it my best shot. By the next morning. I could stand straight and went to work. The second day was better. The third day I could walk without pain!!! It is 1 week from when it started and I feel great!!! OMG - this is a miracle for me. I finally feel like I have some control over this. I will never leave home without it in my purse! Jini - thank you so much for your book and information!!!

Your book and start up guide are a blessing! My 17 year old daughter was diagnosed with moderate Crohns May 2013. I only wish I knew of your book earlier. She is currently on 6mp and tapering off prednisone after 2 months, but with proper diet, and your other remedies carefully followed, she is doing well.

Your book and start up guide are a blessing! My 17 year old daughter was diagnosed with moderate Crohns May 2013. I only wish I knew of your book earlier. She is currently on 6mp and tapering off prednisone after 2 months, but with proper diet, and your other remedies carefully followed, she is doing well. Our goal is to eventually stop all meds within 2 years and see if we can keep her well. I truly believe in affirmations and power of the mind, I just need to get her there!! It's a long journey, however with your book,we no longer feel "alone". Thank you for all your incredible knowledge and for all the time you have spent researching, so that others can also attain a healthier life with IBD. Thank you so much for being YOU!

I am a true fan of your program!! After being on absorb plus for only 3 weeks [October], my son (Crohn's patient) had one of the best test results that he has ever had since being diagnosed in Dec 06!! We are so pleased and thankful for your product!!

I am a true fan of your program!! After being on absorb plus for only 3 weeks [October], my son (Crohn's patient) had one of the best test results that he has ever had since being diagnosed in Dec 06!! We are so pleased and thankful for your product!!

I am thousand times thankful to you. You have given wonderful guidance to those suffering from gut problems.It is mear luck I could come across you web. Now I am hundred percent sure that I will be able to come out of my gut problems successfully.Your lessions are so clear that there is no need to consult a doctor. But to be in safer side I do go to a doctor. One can easily understand from Your literature on gut diseases and change life style to get adopted to your tips / treatment methods. Once again thanks a million.

I am thousand times thankful to you. You have given wonderful guidance to those suffering from gut problems.It is mear luck I could come across you web. Now I am hundred percent sure that I will be able to come out of my gut problems successfully.Your lessions are so clear that there is no need to consult a doctor. But to be in safer side I do go to a doctor. One can easily understand from Your literature on gut diseases and change life style to get adopted to your tips / treatment methods. Once again thanks a million.

Thank you Jini for helping get my life and health back in order. Last December I was after yet another round of antibiotics for sinus infections, that my intestinal flora gave up on me and I suffered non-stop diarrhea.

Thank you Jini for helping get my life and health back in order. Last December I was after yet another round of antibiotics for sinus infections, that my intestinal flora gave up on me and I suffered non-stop diarrhea. I went to my ANP and she did have some suggestions which were only moderately adequate, but was unable to answer how I was going to get my health back, and we were heading on the track for colonoscopies and possible Crohn's disease. I felt in my gut (pun only partially intended) that this wasn't the root of my problems, but could find no help or reference on how to heal myself until I found the Listen to your Gut website. Finally it all clicked. I found the information I needed to heal, and finally found out the food groups I was intolerant of which helped heal my gut. I am not there yet, I figure all those years of antibiotics will take at least 2 years to heal, but I am at 85% of what I feel my full health will be at that time.

I am now at 10 months of putting my health first, and having Jini to thank for getting here.

Yes I am seeing benefits from Jini's products. Even though I do not have much time and do the regime haphazardly I can still feel the benefits which is very encouraging. It makes me feel like going on the whole program to reap more benefits. I am grateful to Jini for taking the trouble to put down all her experience in books. Hats off to her for going so far as to experiment with and getting these products to the stage where others can benefit from it. I admire her effort and work and will surely recommend her to family, friends and my clients.

Wishing Jini the very best in her health and business.

Yes I am seeing benefits from Jini's products. Even though I do not have much time and do the regime haphazardly I can still feel the benefits which is very encouraging. It makes me feel like going on the whole program to reap more benefits. I am grateful to Jini for taking the trouble to put down all her experience in books. Hats off to her for going so far as to experiment with and getting these products to the stage where others can benefit from it. I admire her effort and work and will surely recommend her to family, friends and my clients.

I found the [Candida] seminar very informative and have been following the suggestions with a lot of success. I thank you for your website and [Listen] book, the work you are doing to help bring healing to others is so wonderful. After suffering for many many months, I am functioning much better now and feel I am on the right road to better health thru the use of your work. Can't thank you enough!

I found the [Candida] seminar very informative and have been following the suggestions with a lot of success. I thank you for your website and [Listen] book, the work you are doing to help bring healing to others is so wonderful. After suffering for many many months, I am functioning much better now and feel I am on the right road to better health thru the use of your work. Can't thank you enough!

I cannot tell you how thrilled I am with your books, and how they have helped clarify the fact that IBD is a complex picture, in which the separate 'puzzle pieces' need to be viewed both individually, and as how they interconnect with each other (like a Venn diagramme).

I will be getting back to you to thank you for your books (wonderful, wonderful pieces of work, for so many reasons), and everything else. I am actually not the one dealing with illness myself, but it is our son. Long story, and I will send you a potted version within the next couple of weeks. Right now, daughter-in-law needs a hug and a pray, so I'll keep this short..., but I cannot tell you how thrilled I am with your books, and how they have helped clarify the fact that IBD is a complex picture, in which the separate 'puzzle pieces' need to be viewed both individually, and as how they interconnect with each other (like a Venn diagramme). More on that to come....

For now, I just send you and your family (and Justin) a huge HUG!! : D

good, common sense information and well outlined. ABSORB PLUS product is good but expensive for what it is. I would recommend that anyone with intestinal problems at least try her methods....with a money back guarantee, you really can’t go wrong.

good, common sense information and well outlined. ABSORB PLUS product is good but expensive for what it is. I would recommend that anyone with intestinal problems at least try her methods....with a money back guarantee, you really can’t go wrong.

I bought Listen to Your Gut, and it is my bible. The suggestions have helped the pain and the rest of problems to be more manageable. I also love your website. I am glad I found you.

Very good information. I am now trying the healthy start pack by Natren. Since I get bowel obstructions due to adhesions, I am going to every other day with the Megadophilis. So far, I have been pleased with the results.

I am also impressed with the fecal implant using them, but I have not done that yet.

I love the Absorb Plus and use it every day. It is wonderful to have it to make the elemental drink when I have an obstruction. It is a lot healthier than the commercial products. I have also lost weight due to Sibo so the Absorb Plus can help me not to lose too much weight.

I have also used the castor oil pack to soften the adhesions. So far it is a good therapy as it eases the pain from the adhesions. I also do the abdominal massage that you have demonstrated, and that helps with the constipation I live with due to the adhesions. I also have a colostomy so I was glad to read the detailed directions about performing this therapy.

I bought Listen to Your Gut, and it is my bible. The suggestions have helped the pain and the rest of problems to be more manageable. I also love your website. I am glad I found you.

I am very happy to have found the Listen To Your Gut book. I have had ulcerative colitis for 31 years. I have had many years of remission and then flares. I have taken the sulfa drugs and prednisone.

I am very happy to have found the Listen To Your Gut book. I have had ulcerative colitis for 31 years. I have had many years of remission and then flares. I have taken the sulfa drugs and prednisone. I always weaned off of everything and would go for 5 years or so between bouts. At age 53 I had a severe flare. I was not digesting anything and no nutrients were taken in. I was hospitalized for 13 days with IV drugs. Eighteen months later I had another severe flare but was not hospitalized and saw an acupuncturist who helped a lot. Then I would go a few months and flare. In July, I was beside myself. Mayo Clinic had done a colonoscopy on me and wanted to do a colectomy with a pouch. I have one small spot on colon that they say could turn into cancer.

As I usually do, I googled treatment for UC and found the site by Jini Patel. I ordered the book. I already was on a paleo SCD diet. I ordered the recommended Natren probiotics. I have taken probiotics for many years. These probiotics seem to really work the best. I swear by them. They are pricey and it is hard to pay for but I do. I have also ordered the Absorb Plus and love the unsweetened product. What Jini says makes sense and wish I would have found this site sooner, but all things work out how they are supposed to work out. I follow how she recommends to take the probiotics and take the oreganol.

I feel great. Now Mayo is saying I still need surgery because of that spot. I am holding off as I believe I can heal completely. I am glad I found this book and I am so very grateful for it.

Im with you though Jini after reading your approach you include a lot of other diets and approaches to your healing regime.

One day after reading listen to your gut book you mentioned that your a bit of a food connoisseur you mentioned that doing all the cooking following the scd diet was depressing and time consuming it was the same for me.

Im with you though Jini after reading your approach you include a lot of other diets and approaches to your healing regime.

One day after reading listen to your gut book you mentioned that your a bit of a food connoisseur you mentioned that doing all the cooking following the scd diet was depressing and time consuming it was the same for me. A penny dropped it all started to make sense we all have to follow the path that suits us best so long as you get results slowly then you know your on the right track it all comes down to listen to your body GUT. I totally agree I still love lamb chops chicken and fish pasta I can now include some meats occasionally here and there I couldn't for a while my body would go backwards (more bleeding).I try not to eat pasta any more I have had it once and enjoyed it but I did feel bogged up the next day so I avoid these signs and go with fruits mostly.Gluten builds up in the body and where not meant to eat un grains even birds know this they have a crop to sprout their seeds. I used to be a fitness fanatic and thought I was eating ok but still to many cooked foods and I think for me (were all different) I became toxic and my body overloaded backed up etc.My father eats pretty much meat every meal and hasn't had a problem but its not to say the body is not struggling our bodies are always talking to us( aging quicker ?) but we don't always hear what its trying to say. All we can do is dig deep keep doing the best we can and the body will start to shine outside as well as in when the healing, cleansing and repairing is complete.

I still have a way to go but its soooo good to see results and gain confidence in what your doing again.

Finally found LTYG and did the Elemental Diet for 6 weeks last August-September. Was hoping for miraculous results, but a very demanding performance tour (my husband and I are musicians -Artists-in-Education, mostly touring in public . I started bleeding again. I immediately consumed mostly shakes and continue to do so. By adding colostrum to the shakes (Sovereign Laboratories - I Highly recommend) I got steadily stronger. Weight gain, now up to 130. I recommend that folks that have become seriously depleted from persistent bleeding take colostrum from building.

Finally found LTYG and did the Elemental Diet for 6 weeks last August-September. Was hoping for miraculous results, but a very demanding performance tour (my husband and I are musicians -Artists-in-Education, mostly touring in public . I started bleeding again. I immediately consumed mostly shakes and continue to do so. By adding colostrum to the shakes (Sovereign Laboratories - I Highly recommend) I got steadily stronger. Weight gain, now up to 130. I recommend that folks that have become seriously depleted from persistent bleeding take colostrum from building.

Anyway - thanks to you and all of your devoted and unceasing research to help the myriads of us suffering IBD, i am getting a handle on how to heal my gut. In my case, since it is a lifelong ailment, it is a very gradual process. My husband and I are meditation instructors, Kadampa Buddhist practitioners. For the past 16 years we have been developing mindfulness through meditation practice, so getting at the root of the emotional causes of my illness is key to recovery, as you so wisely suggest in your writings.

In particular, emphasizing the shakes, colonic massage, proper pooping positions and movement, probiotics, periodic wild oregano oil treatments, weekly cleansing enemas and monthly probiotic implants, and most of all developing a loving relationship with my poor, sorely neglected gut, as you prescribe, has me on a gradual road to recovery.

Yes, I have read her book and found it very useful and helpful. I have Lyme disease which has caused severe constipation if I don't use something (even though my diet is excellent and I drink lots of water).

Yes, I have read her book and found it very useful and helpful. I have Lyme disease which has caused severe constipation if I don't use something (even though my diet is excellent and I drink lots of water). Following Jini's suggestions, I have begun taking Great Plains Bentonite, Friendly Fats sprouted flax and ghia powder and 5-6 caps of magnesium every night. The results have been AMAZING! The combination works better than anything I have ever tried - and it is natural, not synthetic which is great.

I wanted to share with you the two most definitively positive impacts that the information contained in the LTYG book (as well as the vast body of supplemental knowledge Jini has amassed online) has had on my healing journey.

I wanted to share with you the two most definitively positive impacts that the information contained in the LTYG book (as well as the vast body of supplemental knowledge Jini has amassed online) has had on my healing journey.

The first positive impact was getting rid of the fear of completely letting go of the pharmaceuticals. While I have not been on any long term medications for my Crohn's in several years, I would always be looking to my gastroenterologist for a month long course of prednisone when a flare came around as it did this past July. I was fortunate enough however to have stumbled upon the LTYG website and after ordering the book and accessing the wellness circle, I felt so empowered and supported by the knowledge I obtained that I was no longer concerned about getting that script from my GI. It was incredibly liberating!

The second positive impact was the implementation of Jini's probiotic retention enema protocol. I first tried it after completing a 9 week stint on the absorb plus elemental diet. Despite the diet and the use of other supplements suggested in the LTYG book, I was still having some persistent physical symptoms (loose stool, blood, urgency) so I decided to give the probiotic enema a try. This protocol provided me very fast improvement of physical symptoms. Within a week my stool quality improved demonstrably and within a month my stool was fully formed and solid and there was almost no blood! I should also mention that the die-off symptoms lasted for an entire week after doing the enema so my gut must have been really toxic.

I hope this feedback will be helpful. Thanks to you, Jini, and the entire LTYG team!

I like to thank you again for all your kind understanding with me with my shipping. You and your staff packed all my supplies very well. It is a slow progress but I am starting to feel so much better with the help of Listen to your Gut book and all the advice I have taken from you. Next Month I will be shopping with you again as all the supplements are really working. Thank you again.

I like to thank you again for all your kind understanding with me with my shipping. You and your staff packed all my supplies very well. It is a slow progress but I am starting to feel so much better with the help of Listen to your Gut book and all the advice I have taken from you. Next Month I will be shopping with you again as all the supplements are really working. Thank you again.

Hi, I felt such a connection to the Colitis Quick Start Guide and the website that I actually bought the book, Listen to your Gut. I'm only on chapter 3, but am finding so much helpful information.

Hi, I felt such a connection to the Colitis Quick Start Guide and the website that I actually bought the book, Listen to your Gut. I'm only on chapter 3, but am finding so much helpful information. I especially appreciate the sections that include what supplements Jini used while pregnant or with small children, as my husband and I are currently trying to get pregnant. I've found it so hard to navigate other supplements that have been recommended because so many are not suggested for women who are pregnant.

I ordered some supplements and probiotics over the long weekend. I'm hoping for some better luck than I've had in the past and look forward to reading more great ideas in the book.

In September 2015, I experienced my first bout of diverticulitis. This was an eye opening experiencing and was frightened by what my primary doctor told me (that it frequently leads to colon surgery!). All the medical personnel told me that there was "nothing" I could do to prevent it from occurring and re-occurring. After doing some research online while I recovered, I discovered Jini's book...and what a life saver it has been.

In September 2015, I experienced my first bout of diverticulitis. This was an eye opening experiencing and was frightened by what my primary doctor told me (that it frequently leads to colon surgery!). All the medical personnel told me that there was "nothing" I could do to prevent it from occurring and re-occurring. After doing some research online while I recovered, I discovered Jini's book...and what a life saver it has been. Although I do not suffer from IBD, IBS or Crohn's there is so much helpful information in this book that has helped heal my gut from this bout of diverticulitis. Anyone who is experiencing ANY type of digestive disorder should read this book and give her suggestions a try--instead of resorting to medication and surgery. To me, those are absolutely last ditch options, and I still believe that her book is the total guide to healing. Most importantly, it helped me stop being afraid and take control of my health.

I tell everybody about Jini's book and wild Oil of Oregano especially if I know that they are having indigestion problems. But then I have to tell them how the oil helped me overcome my stomach issues which started about two years ago.

I had been diagnosed with IBS about 15 years ago and had always suffered from stomach pain and constipation and had to take over the counter remedies for the pain and discomfort. But I began to have loose stools and urgency along with intense pain in my stomach. I had an ultra-sound and a colonoscopy and the results came back negative for any kind of complications. I had my stools tested for parasites and everything I was tested for came back negative. I was passing a lot of mucus and gas without stool matter and I felt awful. I couldn't work out at the gym because I was afraid that any kind of exertion would cause me to have to go to the bathroom. My stool didn't even look normal, it was shiny and kind of slick looking and all my family doctor could say was the mucus was normal. He did prescribe a very strong antibiotic for diarrhea but it did not heal me.

The first time I had any kind of relief was when I tried human grade DE, a powder that is used to kill bed bugs,fleas etc. It was a small victory, I thought, because I felt better in about two days. I used it everyday but my symptoms, the mucus and loose stools and fatigue were still there but not as bad. I researched on the Web and continued to read about remedies that helped some people who were having the same issues as I was having. That was how I heard about the Oregano Oil.

The next day I went to the health food store to buy a bottle and that is where I saw Jini's book at the checkout. I briefly read a page inside and there was mention of the oil, so I bought the book hoping it would had some good advice on how to take it. The book became more important than my bible because praying did not cure what I had, what ever was making me so sick

I tell everybody about Jini's book and wild Oil of Oregano especially if I know that they are having indigestion problems. But then I have to tell them how the oil helped me overcome my stomach issues which started about two years ago.

I had been diagnosed with IBS about 15 years ago and had always suffered from stomach pain and constipation and had to take over the counter remedies for the pain and discomfort. But I began to have loose stools and urgency along with intense pain in my stomach. I had an ultra-sound and a colonoscopy and the results came back negative for any kind of complications. I had my stools tested for parasites and everything I was tested for came back negative. I was passing a lot of mucus and gas without stool matter and I felt awful. I couldn't work out at the gym because I was afraid that any kind of exertion would cause me to have to go to the bathroom. My stool didn't even look normal, it was shiny and kind of slick looking and all my family doctor could say was the mucus was normal. He did prescribe a very strong antibiotic for diarrhea but it did not heal me.

The first time I had any kind of relief was when I tried human grade DE, a powder that is used to kill bed bugs,fleas etc. It was a small victory, I thought, because I felt better in about two days. I used it everyday but my symptoms, the mucus and loose stools and fatigue were still there but not as bad. I researched on the Web and continued to read about remedies that helped some people who were having the same issues as I was having. That was how I heard about the Oregano Oil.

The next day I went to the health food store to buy a bottle and that is where I saw Jini's book at the checkout. I briefly read a page inside and there was mention of the oil, so I bought the book hoping it would had some good advice on how to take it. The book became more important than my bible because praying did not cure what I had, what ever was making me so sick.

After taking the oregano (in pill form) I noticed a change in my ability to concentrate and think and I had more energy. The mucus started to cease and I had less urgency than before. I was detoxing and feeling better everyday. I stayed on the oregano in pill form for about two months before I felt good enough to stop. I also purchased probiotics Natren brand and took them. Jini's protocol was the only thing that worked for me. I am not completely cured so I am going to start taking the oil again, two to three times a day on an empty stomach, but not in pill form. Jini explains how to do it so that the heat of the oil is tolerable.

My hope is that no one has to ever suffer like I did and have doctors tell them that it's IBS or diet or stress.

I know that I will continue to heal and feel better because I always do when I take the oil! It always helps ease pain and increases my energy. I also use it on cuts and I rub it on my hands for heat and to ease joint pain.

I will never know what caused my symptoms to start but my first guess would be a tick bite or gardening without wearing gloves. It could have been from bad unfiltered spring water or mold, I just don't know. Bless you, Jini!

I just finished a 3 week detox. I followed your protocol suggestions for candida. Im also on the diet plan avoiding all sugars, grains etc. Im feeling 80% better. I was in a real foggy minded depressed weak place. My digestion has improved and my mind has cleared. Im on the trinity capsules nightly and continuing with the diet.

Im working towards better health and Ive found some direction and support from your site. Im thankful you are out there as Ive struggled for years. When I get to the bottom and completely hopeless I follow your suggestions I find in the drop down menu, heal your symptoms.

I just finished a 3 week detox. I followed your protocol suggestions for candida. Im also on the diet plan avoiding all sugars, grains etc. Im feeling 80% better. I was in a real foggy minded depressed weak place. My digestion has improved and my mind has cleared. Im on the trinity capsules nightly and continuing with the diet.

Im working towards better health and Ive found some direction and support from your site. Im thankful you are out there as Ive struggled for years. When I get to the bottom and completely hopeless I follow your suggestions I find in the drop down menu, heal your symptoms.

My story is long as I see others in your blog share their stories of years of trial and error too. Ive had my gallbladder removed and been told I have diverticulitis. I wont get into my whole story but will add I became very sick after having a endoscopy. I believe I was infected by the procedure. I also believe my gallbladder was healthy and didnt need to be removed. After my endoscopy I found you and bought your book. I lived on Absorb Plus. I was the sickest Id ever been in my life. Because of your book I nursed myself back to health. You and your knowledge has taught me how to read my body and attempt to heal my symptoms.

Im presently using a DMSO mixture with wild oregano and potassium iodide to heal my hemorrhoids I got delivering my son 13 years ago. The past five years they have been unbearable. Ive only been using it a few days now and have had amazing results!

Jini Im for ever thankful to you for being the person you are. If you werent there I dont know how I would have found my way out of the WRONG advice. Being told what was going on in my body and how to solve my problems with surgery and procedures. Also drugs that I think made my conditions worse.

I am all too happy to give you feedback on Jini's book (Listen to your Gut book) and therapies. Let me give you a little bit of information about my situation. I am a 53 year old woman who has had issues from stress just about all of my life. I had gotten to the point of acute diverticulitis and had 9 inches of my colon removed. After my surgery I had continued to flare every month and all my 4 doctors could offer me was more surgery that could have caused me to lose control of my bowels, at the very least. But I found Jini and her most

valuable life changing information. I haven't flared in 5 months! I knew that the strong antibiotics were killing me and I knew I needed something that the doctors didn't know about. My hair and nails were breaking off. My hair is now down my back and my nails are so strong they dont crack, i have to file them back. Tell Jini thank you for improving my quality of life and also tell her that I have been passing her name to everyone I meet with gut problems, including doctors. I will meeting with my gastro doctors soon. I will be taking my book and telling them that now they have at least one other thing they can offer people before they chose to cut on them. So... what do I think about Jini and her book? I now call her... Teacher (Doctor). Thank You.

I am all too happy to give you feedback on Jini's book (Listen to your Gut book) and therapies. Let me give you a little bit of information about my situation. I am a 53 year old woman who has had issues from stress just about all of my life. I had gotten to the point of acute diverticulitis and had 9 inches of my colon removed. After my surgery I had continued to flare every month and all my 4 doctors could offer me was more surgery that could have caused me to lose control of my bowels, at the very least. But I found Jini and her most

valuable life changing information. I haven't flared in 5 months! I knew that the strong antibiotics were killing me and I knew I needed something that the doctors didn't know about. My hair and nails were breaking off. My hair is now down my back and my nails are so strong they dont crack, i have to file them back. Tell Jini thank you for improving my quality of life and also tell her that I have been passing her name to everyone I meet with gut problems, including doctors. I will meeting with my gastro doctors soon. I will be taking my book and telling them that now they have at least one other thing they can offer people before they chose to cut on them. So... what do I think about Jini and her book? I now call her... Teacher (Doctor). Thank You.

I have gone from needing to wear panty liners 24/7 and needing surgery, to barely needing the liners and no surgery. I have rectal prolapse and bladder problems. I watched Jini’s video on squatting and practice it 100%, I do Kegels every day 3 or more times/day and I am drinking 8 glasses of water/day.

I have gone from needing to wear panty liners 24/7 and needing surgery, to barely needing the liners and no surgery. I have rectal prolapse and bladder problems. I watched Jini’s video on squatting and practice it 100%, I do Kegels every day 3 or more times/day and I am drinking 8 glasses of water/day. Sorry to say I still need Myrbetriq which has relieved my of feelings of urgency. I still have the prolapse, but am able to control it about 70% of the time. I put it in after bowel movements and it stays with the help of doing Kegels. I told my doctor about Jini’s video and she told me she was going to advise other patients. What a blessing not to need surgery! Besides surgery is only 65% effective, if that. Thank you for saving me.

Your book Listen to Your Gut is awesome. It is INCREDIBLY COMPREHENSIVE, dealing with traditional and “non-traditional” approaches to gut health, including, of course, unique approaches that you have developed, tested and experienced.

Your book Listen to Your Gut is awesome. It is INCREDIBLY COMPREHENSIVE, dealing with traditional and “non-traditional” approaches to gut health, including, of course, unique approaches that you have developed, tested and experienced.

l am grateful and inspired, and of course, greatly relieved to have found your book. l read it over a number of days, particularly the first 3 chapters. l had already downloaded chapter 1 for free anyway, and that led me to buy the e-book. Your research and obvious direct experience gives me the faith that your program works. It makes sense anyway, there's so much common sense in your book. The book helped explain a lot of strange symptoms l have that l didn't know, but suspected, are related to IBD.

I began the Oregano oil protocol, as l happened to have a really high quality one around, according to your standards. Since l have been a vegetarian with quite a yogic diet for about 3 decades, l decided to do 10 drops of OO 3x a day, which l did for 2 weeks. I started to feel a bit sick, or over-heated liver feeling, just around then, so now l have cut down to 5 drops 3x a day, which l want to do for at least 2 more weeks, or longer if l can handle it.

As far as the probiotics go, it is a difficult situation. I live in a small town in the Himalayas of northern India (basically a Canadian ex-pat). I started at the same time with OO to empty 1 capsule of a Canadian probiotic (Natural Factors) in water at night on an empty stomach. It's not enough time yet to say there are significant changes, although l think l have warded off a couple from flare-ups. l basically do not have access to Natren Probiotics, unless l invest about $2000 (l calculated for 3 months, not including Mucosaheal or Absorb Plus) and Fed-Ex the stuff over here. With another 3 months of Probiotics, plus the other stuff, it is flat out impossible.

I have had bouts of amoebas, giardia, and or bacterial infections in the gut ever since l arrived in India. So l do believe that the lining of my colon and perhaps small intestine is damaged. The symptoms agree with your information. According to your chart, it is "moderate" IBD. l do get fever for a few hours when l get a flare-up, and feel horribly uncomfortable.

I should say that l have an incredible support system. l am also a 40 year meditator. And since the last flare-up 2 months ago, l went online and found a way to massage the gut, according to Chinese medicine. I have been doing that every day, and l must say it is a revelation to get to know my own gut on an intimate basis, which l now know. Perhaps this has also helped. Every time l eat something that l am not sure about (like turnips the other day), l can feel the next morning how my gut handled it.

You gave me a key piece of information about the ilio-secal valve where the small intestines meet the colon. That IS where the pain begins, and the inflammation.

I will do the retention enemas, that sounds amazing. I also think it's crucial to heal the gut lining after a good round of probiotics. l will at that time order Mucosaheal. I wish l could get the Natren stuff but l cannot leave here for now. l had to laugh, and fully understand, that you said India is the one place your gut can't handle.

You have inspired me and given me hope to heal this debilitating affliction.

l am grateful and inspired, and of course, greatly relieved to have found your book. l read it over a number of days, particularly the first 3 chapters. l had already downloaded chapter 1 for free anyway, and that led me to buy the e-book. Your research and obvious direct experience gives me the faith that your program works. It makes sense anyway, there's so much common sense in your book. The book helped explain a lot of strange symptoms l have that l didn't know, but suspected, are related to IBD.

I began the Oregano oil protocol, as l happened to have a really high quality one around, according to your standards. Since l have been a vegetarian with quite a yogic diet for about 3 decades, l decided to do 10 drops of OO 3x a day, which l did for 2 weeks. I started to feel a bit sick, or over-heated liver feeling, just around then, so now l have cut down to 5 drops 3x a day, which l want to do for at least 2 more weeks, or longer if l can handle it.

As far as the probiotics go, it is a difficult situation. I live in a small town in the Himalayas of northern India (basically a Canadian ex-pat). I started at the same time with OO to empty 1 capsule of a Canadian probiotic (Natural Factors) in water at night on an empty stomach. It's not enough time yet to say there are significant changes, although l think l have warded off a couple from flare-ups. l basically do not have access to Natren Probiotics, unless l invest about $2000 (l calculated for 3 months, not including Mucosaheal or Absorb Plus) and Fed-Ex the stuff over here. With another 3 months of Probiotics, plus the other stuff, it is flat out impossible.

I have had bouts of amoebas, giardia, and or bacterial infections in the gut ever since l arrived in India. So l do believe that the lining of my colon and perhaps small intestine is damaged. The symptoms agree with your information. According to your chart, it is "moderate" IBD. l do get fever for a few hours when l get a flare-up, and feel horribly uncomfortable.

I should say that l have an incredible support system. l am also a 40 year meditator. And since the last flare-up 2 months ago, l went online and found a way to massage the gut, according to Chinese medicine. I have been doing that every day, and l must say it is a revelation to get to know my own gut on an intimate basis, which l now know. Perhaps this has also helped. Every time l eat something that l am not sure about (like turnips the other day), l can feel the next morning how my gut handled it.

You gave me a key piece of information about the ilio-secal valve where the small intestines meet the colon. That IS where the pain begins, and the inflammation.

I will do the retention enemas, that sounds amazing. I also think it's crucial to heal the gut lining after a good round of probiotics. l will at that time order Mucosaheal. I wish l could get the Natren stuff but l cannot leave here for now. l had to laugh, and fully understand, that you said India is the one place your gut can't handle.

You have inspired me and given me hope to heal this debilitating affliction.

I am quite pleased with this book, and would suggest it to anyone with gut issues, as it's practical, thorough, and still leaves room for someone to tune in to their gut, and react accordingly...intuitively. The book was as described, and arrived quickly. I'm happy with my purchase!

I am quite pleased with this book, and would suggest it to anyone with gut issues, as it's practical, thorough, and still leaves room for someone to tune in to their gut, and react accordingly...intuitively. The book was as described, and arrived quickly. I'm happy with my purchase!

Thank you for the great work you are dedicated to. Your books, videos, especially the one about message for constipation (lol) have saved me from a life of medications and failure to get better. I am healed from Crohn's. Thanks AGAIN

Thank you for the great work you are dedicated to. Your books, videos, especially the one about message for constipation (lol) have saved me from a life of medications and failure to get better. I am healed from Crohn's. Thanks AGAIN

The protocols and the methods in the book that I have tried till now works exactly

as described by her.

I will boldly say do not question but just try the remedies without making any changes. The only

thing I will advise is to adjust the dosage depending on how your body is reacting.

For example, for the intestinal stricture protocol I started using double the dosage of DMSO after one month. I am currently on my 3rd month and now I am using 3 times the dosage.

Her suggestions regarding diet to follow when you have any stomach/colon/ digestion related issues is spot on.

Most doctors have a tunnel vision they don't realize that what works for one person may not work for others, but with Jini, I find that she is sensitive, thinks deeply about the subject, tries new methods on herself and on a few other selected people before putting it out.

You cannot go wrong following her advice. We are fortunate to have someone who has gone so deeply into this subject.

Here is wishing happiness for all living beings.

Jini is a lifesaver.

The protocols and the methods in the book that I have tried till now works exactly

as described by her.

I will boldly say do not question but just try the remedies without making any changes. The only

thing I will advise is to adjust the dosage depending on how your body is reacting.

For example, for the intestinal stricture protocol I started using double the dosage of DMSO after one month. I am currently on my 3rd month and now I am using 3 times the dosage.

Her suggestions regarding diet to follow when you have any stomach/colon/ digestion related issues is spot on.

Most doctors have a tunnel vision they don't realize that what works for one person may not work for others, but with Jini, I find that she is sensitive, thinks deeply about the subject, tries new methods on herself and on a few other selected people before putting it out.

You cannot go wrong following her advice. We are fortunate to have someone who has gone so deeply into this subject.

I read the relevant parts of the book, "Listen To Your Gut." I wanted Jini to know that it changed my life. I had been suffering with diarrhea for two years and finally found relief from following both the recommended diet and the probiotics. I originally thought this was a side effect of radiation for prostate cancer, but now am not sure of that. Perhaps the radiation changed the flora in my gut.

I've only been doing this for about a month but experienced positive changes within days. I want to thank Jini personally for her work, her dedication to this healing, as I know it has enhanced the lives of many, many others. I share my own gratitude.

I think the whole web support is wonderful and read the bulletins as they come out. Thanks to all in the organization who is helping with this important work.

I read the relevant parts of the book, "Listen To Your Gut." I wanted Jini to know that it changed my life. I had been suffering with diarrhea for two years and finally found relief from following both the recommended diet and the probiotics. I originally thought this was a side effect of radiation for prostate cancer, but now am not sure of that. Perhaps the radiation changed the flora in my gut.

I've only been doing this for about a month but experienced positive changes within days. I want to thank Jini personally for her work, her dedication to this healing, as I know it has enhanced the lives of many, many others. I share my own gratitude.

I think the whole web support is wonderful and read the bulletins as they come out. Thanks to all in the organization who is helping with this important work.

I give your Listen to Your Gut book two giant thumbs up! The amount of information presented in the book is mind blowing. The way it is written with so much compassion, openness and understanding provides strong hope and encouragement. Some changes are being incorporated during the first reading. The second read through will be with worksheet pages. My husband (IBD) and I (IBS) are both reading and making changes. We are already seeing improvements! I wish we would have ordered it sooner.

I give your Listen to Your Gut book two giant thumbs up! The amount of information presented in the book is mind blowing. The way it is written with so much compassion, openness and understanding provides strong hope and encouragement. Some changes are being incorporated during the first reading. The second read through will be with worksheet pages. My husband (IBD) and I (IBS) are both reading and making changes. We are already seeing improvements! I wish we would have ordered it sooner.

I am sharing this book as it has not only kept me in better health, but my daughter who has also struggled is now off all of her pharm. meds and using the Natren probiotics and olive leaf extract. Myself have done the same. Also used your mixture w the DMSO to help my hemorrhoids.

I am sharing this book as it has not only kept me in better health, but my daughter who has also struggled is now off all of her pharm. meds and using the Natren probiotics and olive leaf extract. Myself have done the same. Also used your mixture w the DMSO to help my hemorrhoids.

Thanks for your message. I am still reading your book... with interest... it is a lot to take in but very relevant. I have been diagnosed with Crohns/Stricture about 2 years ago (after 20 plus years IBS). I refused the operation to cut out stricture as well as meds that I can't remember the name of but had terrible side effects... and they put me on a low residue diet. which in fairness has worked really well for me up till now... Thought and did eat all the rubbish of the day and because I could digest it I have been doing very well and live an active life.Downside is I have gained about 2 stone in weight (only 5 foot and never really had much of a weight problem before) but now feel very uncomfortable in myself.So, I started searching for a good dietician (hospital dietician available but very basic advice which hasn't really helped me) and came across an alternative nutritionist (French and has a great understanding of foods and seems to have tuned into to me pretty well). She has suggested I have a blocked Houston valve.At the same time, I came across your video and books... and you are both very much saying similar things.So rather than a diet I now have a health plan. I've not started it yet as have been away on holiday to Spain and life does seem to get in the way.However, I'm continuing to read the book (love the recipes which will be a big help) and will see how it goes.When I discovered your video, it was like a light bulb moment for me and has basically endorsed my decision to look at an alternative way to help me help myself.So, when I'm back next week the big plan begins. I am both excited and scared at the same time as it is a complete lifestyle change and not sure how I'll cope with it.When I'm ready I may phone for a support as offered.In the meantime, thanks for opening up an option for me that I previously had no idea about.

Thanks for your message. I am still reading your book... with interest... it is a lot to take in but very relevant. I have been diagnosed with Crohns/Stricture about 2 years ago (after 20 plus years IBS). I refused the operation to cut out stricture as well as meds that I can't remember the name of but had terrible side effects... and they put me on a low residue diet. which in fairness has worked really well for me up till now... Thought and did eat all the rubbish of the day and because I could digest it I have been doing very well and live an active life.Downside is I have gained about 2 stone in weight (only 5 foot and never really had much of a weight problem before) but now feel very uncomfortable in myself.So, I started searching for a good dietician (hospital dietician available but very basic advice which hasn't really helped me) and came across an alternative nutritionist (French and has a great understanding of foods and seems to have tuned into to me pretty well). She has suggested I have a blocked Houston valve.At the same time, I came across your video and books... and you are both very much saying similar things.So rather than a diet I now have a health plan. I've not started it yet as have been away on holiday to Spain and life does seem to get in the way.However, I'm continuing to read the book (love the recipes which will be a big help) and will see how it goes.When I discovered your video, it was like a light bulb moment for me and has basically endorsed my decision to look at an alternative way to help me help myself.So, when I'm back next week the big plan begins. I am both excited and scared at the same time as it is a complete lifestyle change and not sure how I'll cope with it.When I'm ready I may phone for a support as offered.In the meantime, thanks for opening up an option for me that I previously had no idea about.

I am more than happy to give you feedback on Listen to Your Gut - the book that, I believe, saved my husband's life. After 35 years of trying to manage Crohn’s Disease nutritionally (without medication), my husband’s body was giving out. From 2002 through 2016 he had been on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, experiencing some relief along with flare ups and a few partial bowel obstructions. Strictures from an original bowel resection back in '82 finally brought us to a crossroads in January/2017. We knew how seriously ill my husband was when he lost more than 25 lbs. He was becoming weak and lethargic. I read both books, Listen to Your Gut and the IBD Remission Diet, in order to learn everything, I needed to know about Jini's protocol. Some days I felt I was on overload as I cared for my sick husband while formulating a supplement schedule to follow. (I'm attaching a copy of my schedules for you to see.)

He began the IBD Remission Diet with a partial Elemental Diet for 4 weeks (the only food he ate was chopped chicken, fish, applesauce, and squash). During this time we slowly introduced all the recommended supplements. By the week 4, he was ready to go full elemental, consuming 6 Absorb Plus shakes per day. He felt good. No cramps, gas, or bloating. His bowels were loose, but we understood that was part of being on a liquid diet. All of his life he has been unable to take supplements, but now he was tolerating Calcium Ascorbate, Quercitin, Grapeseed Extract, Vit. E, Vit. D, Natren probiotics, Joy of the Mountain oil of oregano, George's Aloe Vera Juice... and everything worked very well! We were excited and hopeful for the future. I referred back to both books on a daily basis, constantly refreshing my knowledge of what to look for and what to do if we hit a snag. And we did hit a few snags and had some setbacks. I "chatted" online with Cris at LTYG.com, and even phoned in on more than one occasion. Always, I received encouragement and the assurance that we were not alone in this journey! At Jini's suggestion my husband began having Cranial Sacral Therapy and also NAET Allergy Testing. He also does nightly castor oil packs over his stricture area and I perform abdominal massage along with some reflexology. This definitely seems to be softening the stricture and helping things to pass. He has also benefited from Hemmorheal - wow, that worked almost immediately and he was so grateful! But most important, he has been working through some deep emotional issues that he feels sure has contributed to the disease process all these years. That perhaps has been the hardest part of this recovery, but a necessary part all the same. All I can say is that much, much prayer has gone into everything we are doing, and the results speak for themselves.

I would say the only difficulty my husband is having right now is that he has not gained any weight back. Unfortunately, he no longer seems able to tolerate Absorb Plus, which is puzzling because he was on one shake a day for the last two years, and then 4-6 shakes during the Elemental Diet phase. We are wondering if he built up an intolerance to whey, because even when I switched over to Vital Whey, he experienced bloating and pain. Gaining weight back is our biggest challenge. He feels good, but just can't seem to gain weight. (We also tried Sun Warrior protein, but he reacted to that as well.)

I would like to share some of the things that have helped my husband make such great progress:– Moving very very slowly in introducing new foods, eating more fish than ever as it seems easier to digest.

– Continuing Jini’s Wild Oregano Oil Protocol, and taking Natren Probiiotics three times per day. Also did the retention enema.

– George’s Aloe Vera, along with all supplements recommended at LTYG

– Nightly abdominal massage along with reflexology on his feet (this has made a huge difference in gas/bloating)

– Nightly Castor oil packs (from stricture heal protocol) Words cannot adequately express our appreciation for all that Jini and the folks at LTYG have done to make my husband’s recovery possible. I truly don't know if he would be with us today if not for LTYG. Thank you for the support, methods, and suggestions available through LTYG.

I am more than happy to give you feedback on Listen to Your Gut - the book that, I believe, saved my husband's life. After 35 years of trying to manage Crohn’s Disease nutritionally (without medication), my husband’s body was giving out. From 2002 through 2016 he had been on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, experiencing some relief along with flare ups and a few partial bowel obstructions. Strictures from an original bowel resection back in '82 finally brought us to a crossroads in January/2017. We knew how seriously ill my husband was when he lost more than 25 lbs. He was becoming weak and lethargic. I read both books, Listen to Your Gut and the IBD Remission Diet, in order to learn everything, I needed to know about Jini's protocol. Some days I felt I was on overload as I cared for my sick husband while formulating a supplement schedule to follow. (I'm attaching a copy of my schedules for you to see.)

He began the IBD Remission Diet with a partial Elemental Diet for 4 weeks (the only food he ate was chopped chicken, fish, applesauce, and squash). During this time we slowly introduced all the recommended supplements. By the week 4, he was ready to go full elemental, consuming 6 Absorb Plus shakes per day. He felt good. No cramps, gas, or bloating. His bowels were loose, but we understood that was part of being on a liquid diet. All of his life he has been unable to take supplements, but now he was tolerating Calcium Ascorbate, Quercitin, Grapeseed Extract, Vit. E, Vit. D, Natren probiotics, Joy of the Mountain oil of oregano, George's Aloe Vera Juice... and everything worked very well! We were excited and hopeful for the future. I referred back to both books on a daily basis, constantly refreshing my knowledge of what to look for and what to do if we hit a snag. And we did hit a few snags and had some setbacks. I "chatted" online with Cris at LTYG.com, and even phoned in on more than one occasion. Always, I received encouragement and the assurance that we were not alone in this journey! At Jini's suggestion my husband began having Cranial Sacral Therapy and also NAET Allergy Testing. He also does nightly castor oil packs over his stricture area and I perform abdominal massage along with some reflexology. This definitely seems to be softening the stricture and helping things to pass. He has also benefited from Hemmorheal - wow, that worked almost immediately and he was so grateful! But most important, he has been working through some deep emotional issues that he feels sure has contributed to the disease process all these years. That perhaps has been the hardest part of this recovery, but a necessary part all the same. All I can say is that much, much prayer has gone into everything we are doing, and the results speak for themselves.

I would say the only difficulty my husband is having right now is that he has not gained any weight back. Unfortunately, he no longer seems able to tolerate Absorb Plus, which is puzzling because he was on one shake a day for the last two years, and then 4-6 shakes during the Elemental Diet phase. We are wondering if he built up an intolerance to whey, because even when I switched over to Vital Whey, he experienced bloating and pain. Gaining weight back is our biggest challenge. He feels good, but just can't seem to gain weight. (We also tried Sun Warrior protein, but he reacted to that as well.)

I would like to share some of the things that have helped my husband make such great progress:– Moving very very slowly in introducing new foods, eating more fish than ever as it seems easier to digest.

– Continuing Jini’s Wild Oregano Oil Protocol, and taking Natren Probiiotics three times per day. Also did the retention enema.

– George’s Aloe Vera, along with all supplements recommended at LTYG

– Nightly abdominal massage along with reflexology on his feet (this has made a huge difference in gas/bloating)

– Nightly Castor oil packs (from stricture heal protocol) Words cannot adequately express our appreciation for all that Jini and the folks at LTYG have done to make my husband’s recovery possible. I truly don't know if he would be with us today if not for LTYG. Thank you for the support, methods, and suggestions available through LTYG.

I'm only on page 44 but I can't explain it anyway other than "life-changing"!

All this information is amazing! Right now I am just reading the LTYG ebook. I'm only on page 44 but I can't explain it anyway other than "life-changing"! I feel I am reading my own life story when I read the book.

I really can't wait until I get home to start the program! I need to be home to start it, because I will have autonomy there. No one to care for but me.

For the first time in my life I am excited to get to know my life through the process of following this protocol. I am turning 65 in January 2018 and I realize it may be a long time coming,

but I look forward to getting to know "me"! I've never had the chance through out my life to even have that as a choice. I really believe the "Divine Love" that powers the Universe has led me to this book.

As always it was while I was doing research on someone else's disease that I found this program. I have always taken care of everyone else in my family, but never myself. I never had the time,

to research my own issue, but I always make the time to do it for my family. I want to do it all. I am limited on money, but I will do as much as I need on caring for myself for a change.

I appreciated the info in the probiotic book as well as Listen to Your Gut book. I began the Natren probiotics, l glutamine, oregano oil, NAG and the aloe vera juice about three weeks ago. Within 3 days, my intestinal inflammation and bleeding stopped. My frequent, loose bowel movements took about two weeks to completely regulate. I have a swollen, painful area in my descending colon that is taking a little longer to heal, but it's almost there. I feel so much better and sleep all night! I never went to a doctor for an official diagnosis but feel I had all the intestinal issues you wrote about, except crohn's disease. Nobody else on the internet had all of the pieces to the puzzle of healing, except you. Thank you so much!

My intestinal issues began years ago with inflammation and hemorrhoidal bleeding. I figured out it was caused by gluten and went gluten free. I saw an improvement but the inflammation and bleeding never went away completely. About three years ago, the symptoms increased and I suffered cramping, a painful area in my ascending colon, frequent bowel movements, bleeding and fecal incontinence. A year ago, I figured out that the emulsifiers and bulking agents in gluten free foods were causing me problems so I gave up all foods with them in it. I saw some improvement for a while but then my symptoms returned and got worse. I developed a very painful, swollen spot in my descending colon, and the bleeding came at an alarming rate. I suspect it was coming from the sore spot in the colon. I never went to a doctor because I knew cures were not being offered there. I am so thankful I found your website and ordered your book and the recommended supplements. I'm a walking commercial for your protocol now!

This brought so much clarity and understanding to my condition. I was truly so very thankful to have found you...

I was very sick when I found your website. I had gone to see a functional medicine gut specialist (first time stepping outside the western medical model) and had a GI Map test along with a few other diagnostics.

I began having problems in my 20’s with my GI tract (I’m currently 62). It began with gallbladder problems,

Which was eventually surgically removed and I was sent home with “it’s out, now have a great life” as my on-going instructions.

Next came IBS, which was so severe it nearly destroyed me. After a decade of suffering I was put on a old cholesterol medication

called Cholestyramine which put it in remission for years as long as I didn’t forget my dose every day. Next came fibromyalgia and

Chronic Fatigue. After that I spent 6 years with Diverticulitis that landed me in the hospital for a week every time on IV fluids. Finally

They removed over a foot of my lower bowel, and sent me home with “you’re cured!” And no indication as to what caused it.

Immediately on the heals of that my appendix ruptured and back into surgery I went. This was followed by a decade of spinal surgeries and a full hysterectomy because of many very large fibroids and a heavy family history of breast cancer. I fought trying to lose weight my entire adult life as well.

Finally about three years ago I decided to take my health into my own hands and changed my lifestyle completely. Low carb Paleo type diet, regular exercise, etc, but never really completely walking away from all the bad carbs and sugar. I felt like I was finally getting a handle on my health and feeling much better. Then this year I decided to go all in, eliminate sugar completely (I’m type 2 diabetic since 2006) and get rid of all grain, legumes, and carbs except for green leafy veg and occasional sweet potatoe or squash and I upped my healthy fat intake.

Then the proverbial crap hit the fan. Out of nowhere one day I started having violent, watery diarrhea many many times a day, and night. After this had been going on for a month and I was getting sicker and weaker, I decided to find a functional medicine doctor for help. She has been a life-saver. The test results revealed I had auto-immune Hashimoto thyroid, I was very deficient in vitamin D (a chronic long term problem) and iodine deficiency. While we were waiting on the GI Map results I became so ill and had such severe pain right where my gallbladder used to be, that my husband rushed me to the ER. They diagnosed Colitis and my liver values were off the charts! They put me on two antibiotics (of course) and sent me home with four additional prescriptions that I never filled. My doc ran additional tests to check for viral hepatitis and other issues of the liver. Thankfully nothing showed up. The GI test revealed SIBO, Leaky Gut, norovirus, C Diff, and a host of other issues including fat malabsorption. She put me on Physicians Elemental Diet for 14 days and everything calmed down. It was during the Elemental diet that I found your website. After reading just about everything, I ordered your book and read it in two days. This brought so much clarity and understanding to my condition, I was truly so very thankful to have found you.

I ordered and started using Natren’s probiotics right after the E diet, all in powdered form so I could actually absorb them. Holy smokes that really started things turning around. I no longer have any IBS symptoms! I’m off the statin drugs, the gerd drugs, the Metformin, the IBS meds, all of it except my thyroid medication which we hope to revisit in the future. Now we are detoxing the liver and addressing the estrogen dominance with a cleanse as well. I’ve lost ALL the rest of the weight I’ve carried around my whole life, what a side benefit! I know it’s a journey, but your book helped me in so many ways Jini. I had direction, and resources to move on after that book. Thank you so much for everything you do and stand for. You’ve turned me into such a health warrior, I can’t get enough education, I’m always seeking more! I’ve even enrolled in a Health Coaching Institute focusing on on whole food, primally aligned lifestyle, such a great education.

Thank you for inspiring me and giving me the opportunity to share with you my transformation!

In November last year, I turned a miraculous corner. 30 drops of oregano oil per day plus Natren powders, as prescribed, a sensible diet and a change of heart towards stressful situations, plus asking for support where I need it and suddenly my energy levels soared, my eyes took on a shiny glow and I was going to the toilet normally!! Sad, but true, but when it first happened, I wanted to phone my Mum and say, “You’ll never guess what?..

Firstly, thanks for LTYG, such an informative and warts-all guide for people facing a range of digestive disorders and challenges.

I was diagnosed with indeterminate colitis in March 2016 and, despite being told not to search online regarding the condition (the consultant’s advice) this is precisely what I did. After all, I had almost one month off work, and I wanted to invest as much time being proactive about my health as possible. I came across Jini’s elemental diet and bought the book ’The IBD Remission Diet.'

It’s worth backtracking a little, to explain how I had arrived at this point.

Fortunately, I am someone who has never experienced poor health throughout my life. I have always been very reluctant to take any medications and was never the sort to resort to a painkiller, at the slightest hint of pain. But, after a very stressful period in my life, which stretched over two years, I started to feel extreme fatigue and my stomach seemed to constantly complain, regardless of what I ate. I had an acidic gut, which would just somersault and make noises, no matter what. It was the sort I once had when I went to Egypt and picked up an infection which left me with diarrhoea for several weeks after I returned home.

In February 2017 I went to see my GP because what looked like a spider bite had appeared on my right shin. It got redder, angrier and larger and didn’t respond to antiseptic cream, salt baths, antihistamines or anything really. After this appeared, about two weeks or so later, I was having bouts of diarrhoea, having been quite constipated prior to this. But what spurred me to go to my GP was more the fact that the diarrhoea was so yellow and watery - I’d never had anything like this before. He recommended a colonoscopy which was arranged under the NHS ‘two-week rule’ and so I was seen quite quickly. Having said that, I was still working full-time but, to go to work and run to the bathroom so frequently, was awful. I started to lose weight too, as I found it hard to eat or keep anything down. Everyone asked me if I was ok, as clearly, I was beginning to not look ok. I had a rather grey-ish tinge. I was open about the fact that my health was not great and discussed this with my colleagues, who were all very sympathetic, but I never gave my condition a name, simply because I believed it would be a temporary condition and I didn’t want it to define me.

So, back home and now signed off ill with ongoing diarrhoea and indeterminate colitis (which was never explained by my doctors) I researched and took the azacol, as prescribed. After about a month, I felt well enough and my bowel was stable enough to return to work. Meantime, the red bite had been joined by other red wheals and diagnosed by my GP as erythema nodosum. The wheals flattened after a while, stayed red and then gently faded. I was told there was nothing to do but wait for them to subside of their own accord. I was also getting very red, bloodshot eyes. A sight to behold! I’d say the erythema had a cycle of flaring and then fading over a period of 2-3 months.

I was then prescribed azathioprine, but my liver soon complained, and my GP advised me not to take it any longer. While my diarrhoea was nowhere near as bad as it had been, I still felt extremely fatigued and found it hard to get through the working day. I found most weekends I was exhausted and needed to build in rest time during the afternoons (something that would have been unthinkable to me, prior to this).

A few months after the onset of my illness, I tried following Jini’s guide, to formulate my own milkshake plan, as I was so convinced that this illness had somehow found me by mistake and was clearly going to go away (I was convinced of this) at some point. Sadly ‘though, I even found these hard to stomach. It might have been that I had developed a sensitivity to milk (whey, casein, whatever) as every time I consumed one, my gut somersaulted and was upset. I was also, by this time, so low in weight, it was hard to know what was causing what. Being so ill, tired and fatigued, I felt like I went around in circles and couldn’t separate out what might be ok for me, versus what compounded my issues. I managed to get through the year, taking azacol on a fairly irregular basis and through sheer determination to get on with life. I would even ask colleagues to help carry my rucksack at work as I found it too heavy! I continued to work full-time, firstly, to keep a normal routine, as the option of being home alone seemed too much to bear and also because, without a job, I would not keep the roof over my head. I soldiered on and worked hard to do my job - even if I had to work from home on some days, I still put in my hours, as I was keen to show that I had not been beaten. I did understand Jini’s sentiment of not working through such a debilitating illness but I just had to do this.

I think, with hindsight, you could say I had a couple of flare-ups throughout the year and I ended up in December 2016, admitted to A&E, where I stayed for 3 nights. Sadly, no gastroenterologists work at weekends and, as I was admitted on the Saturday, the consultant in charge, had me pumped full of cortisol, part of a holding pattern, until the gastroenterologist arrived on Monday. The IBD nurse arrived at my bedside explaining I would be given steroids and they would see how I fared before trying another drug, similar to azathioprine. I was desperate to leave the hospital of course and arrived home a few days before Christmas. I felt extremely feeble, but my bowel was more stable, and the steroids helped to rein in (but not get rid of) my nausea and vomiting. In fact, it’s interesting to note that the gastroenterologist said my nausea/vomiting was quite rare but, reading forums on various websites, it appeared that a lot of IBD sufferers are affected similarly.

2017 passed in a fashion not dissimilar to the year before but, I was still convinced I would overcome my health challenge. I was also keen to try the IBD diet, this time making more effort to follow it to the letter, get the formula right and so on. I even found a distributor who was selling Absorb Plus in the UK, but the cost was extremely high. I fared ok in early 2017 and, having been on the steroids felt stronger, as a result of weight gain. However, I had a set back with another health issue in March and by April, the cycle of erythema, followed by chronic diarrhoea had set in again. This time, I found a fantastic acupuncturist who helped greatly to release the erythema and cut the cycle enormously. She was also so positive and was the first practitioner to advise me what would be best to eat, she really helped me, physically and emotionally, to stay with my own programme of treating my condition naturally and to keep reminding myself I would heal.

I passed another Christmas feeling pretty dreadful, experienced weight loss again and was put on the merry go-round of azacol, steroids and ‘what drug can we try next’. In 2018 I took M-6 or mercaptopurine for 11 weeks but gave up, due to horrendous joint pain and dizziness. I started to follow a gluten-free diet and the stomach cramps and discomfort subsided quite quickly. Dairy was taken out of my diet next, but I made a huge effort to keep calcium levels up and took supplements, as well as liquid iron supplements. I was unable to follow a vegan diet because my body craved meat, seemingly as if it was just crying out for protein. I decided to bite the bullet and ordered Natren’s healthy trinity capsules, simply because the powder was too expensive at that time.

After about a month, I started to follow the oregano oil protocol but could get nowhere near the 30 drops a day level, instead I managed just 5 drops a day, for a couple of months. After taking a short break in Spain and requesting steroids (budesonide) so I had a stop gap to keep me on track while I was there, I returned home and told the consultant I would not take the methotrexate he was recommending and that instead, I would manage without drugs. He called me irresponsible and yet, somehow, I knew I was doing the right thing. I invested in the Natren powders as I returned from Spain and found after about a month (July/August 2018) things were improving on a cellular level. At least, that’s how it felt to me. I tried the diarrhoea protocol but found the bentonite was very strong and somehow, I think it was wiping out the good done by the probiotics, so I stopped taking it. I then managed to gradually increase the oregano oil to 15, 20, 25, and then 30 drops a day. In October, it really was the calm before the storm because I knew I was getting better (stronger) in some ways but my God, I felt awful. Truly awful. A real detox was happening. I had always felt and had said many times to my consultant that I felt infected and looking back, that’s exactly how my body behaved. Like it was defending itself from a foreign invader.

It’s also worth mentioning that, taking heed of the emotional element of the illness that Jini addresses, I invested in some online EFT sessions. Wailing out loud in my living room became a common occurrence throughout last summer but it felt enormously uplifting too. I laugh now that I look back at it but, it’s so true, something that seems so straightforward is enormously powerful, in shifting emotional baggage you don’t even realise is there!!

In November last year, I turned a miraculous corner. 30 drops of oregano oil per day plus Natren powders, as prescribed, a sensible diet and a change of heart towards stressful situations, plus asking for support where I need it and suddenly my energy levels soared, my eyes took on a shiny glow and I was going to the toilet normally!! Sad, but true, but when it first happened, I wanted to phone my Mum and say, “You’ll never guess what?

Since then, I’ve been able to broaden the foods I eat, to include some dairy and gluten and I can report that everything is being tolerated well. I now feel ready to get on with life and am looking for new work, having left a job where the bullying and back-biting was bringing me down.

I have moved into phase two of the protocol - 5 drops of oregano oil per day, plus a Natren capsule at night. Despite getting over the infection quite quickly, I think I wanted to err on the side of caution and give my body plenty of time to heal. I’m monitoring how I feel and am all too-aware that pushing the boat out say, eating quite spicy food, can be too harsh for my system, at this early stage.

I would like to send Jini and all the team at LTYG a big virtual hug for helping me to find a way through what has been the most difficult period of my life.

Over the past 6 weeks I have gained an inner voice which I had long lost and grown so much as a person..

For the last 23 years I have had a bacterial infection in my gut which eventually led to Ulcerative Colitis at the age of 21, in addition to struggling with anorexia when I was in my teens the first 24 years of my life haven't been lived in the best health.

When I was ready to come to terms with both of these conditions, which together were not a good combination, I found your website.

For the last 2.5 years I have been attempting to follow your protocol for complete healing whilst still pushing myself without realising what a toxic habit I was in of forcing myself to do everything to the absolute best, if not beyond, my capabilities. Just before Christmas I contacted you regarding the struggles I had been having with not being able to tolerate the full spectrum of probiotics. Then I stopped trying, I stopped working, I stopped feeling that I should be different from the person I am and accepted that to gain health which I always knew was possible for me maybe I needed to change my approach to myself.

Over the past 6 weeks I have gained an inner voice which I had long lost and grown so much as a person. Getting to grips with the idea of emotional healing has been very hard coming from a traditional English family where emotions are something for the weak! However, having always prided myself on this notion I now realise that there are different types of strength and in fact facing myself is the hardest thing I have ever done, and continue to do, and the strength that it has taken has been something which I didn't know I had.

Jini healed herself of an 'incurable' disease (Crohn's) and has been drug and surgery-free for over 20 years. Her books sell in over 60 countries and she has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows sharing her message of hope.